General Product Description
Hydralyte Electrolyte Powder Apple Blackcurrant offers relief of symptoms associated with dehydration by helping to replace water and electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercises and occasional hangovers.
Key Features
- Helps to replace water & electrolytes
- Reduces the risk of dehydration
- No added Gluten, Artifical Colours or Flavours
- Preservative free
Directions For use
- Fill cup with 200 mL of fresh, cold drinking water. For babies under 6 months use freshly boiled and cooled water.
- Empty contents of one sachet into 200 mL cup of water and stir until the Hydralyte powder has dissolved.
- Sip slowly and frequently while symptoms persist.
- Discard unused solution after 2 hours or 24 hours if refrigerated.
- Do not mix Hydralyte with cordial, fruit juice, soft or sports drinks.
Recommended dosage for dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea:
- Under 12 months: In first 6 hours mix and give 2-4 Sachets. Up to 10 Sachets daily
- Under 1-3 years: In first 6 hours mix and give 4-6 Sachets. Up to 14 Sachets daily
- Under 3-6 years: In first 6 hours mix and give 6-8Sachets. Up to 20 Sachets daily
- Under 6-12 years: In first 6 hours mix and give 8-14 Sachets. Up to 26 Sachets daily
- Under 12 - Adult: In first 6 hours mix and take 12-20 achets. Up to 40 Sachets daily
For dehydration due to other causes: Drink Hydralyte when thirsty or exhibiting signs of dehydration.
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.
Seek medical advice if vomiting or diarrhoea persists for more than: - 6 hours in infants under 6 months. - 12 hours in children under 3 years. - 24 hours in children aged 3-6 years. - 48 hours in children over 6 years & adults. Contains 156mg of potassium per 200mL dose. If you have kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep out of reach of children. Contains 276 mg of sodium per 200 mL dose. Quantity of sodium per maximum daily dose is 5.52 g.
Ingredients
Active ingredients (per 4.9g sachet): Glucose 2.91g. Citric Acid 880mg. Sodium from Sodium chloride 210mg. Potassium from Potassium citrate 160mg.
Also contains: Sugars, sucralose. 160 mg of potassium per 200 mL dose. 210 mg of sodium per 200 mL dose.