General Information: Hydralyte is an oral rehydration solution which is scientifically formulated with the correct balance of electrolytes and glucose required for rapid rehydration.
Features:
- Australian made and owned.
- The powder form of Hydralyte is easily portable for use while travelling.
- Used widely by hospitals and health professionals.
- Has a formulation based on the World Health Organisation formula for oral rehydration therapy.
- Is not the same as a 'sports drink' as it contains more electrolytes and less sugar.
Warnings: Seek medical advice if your condition worsens or diarrhoea persists for more than: 6 hours in babies under 6 months old; 12 hours in children under 3 years; 24 hours in children 3-6 years; 48 hours in adults and children over 6 years.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL
Active Ingredients: Active ingredients (per tablet):
Glucose 1.62g.
Citric Acid 672mg.
Sodium from Sodium chloride 34.5mg.
Potassium from Potassium chloride 78mg.
Sodium from Sodium bicarbonate 103.5mg.
Contains: Sugars, sucralose, mannitol.
156 mg of potassium per 200 mL dose.
276 mg of sodium per 200 mL dose.
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.
Sugars, sucralose, mannitol.
Use only as directed. If symptoms persist. consult your healthcare practitioner.
1. Remove 2 tablets from tube and replace the cap tightly. Dissolve in 200mL of fresh, cold drinking water. For babies under 6 months use freshly boiled and cooled water.
2. Sip slowly and frequently while symptoms persist.
3. Discard unused solution after 2 hours or 24 hours if refrigerated.
4. Do not mix Hydralyte with cordial, fruit juice, soft or sports drinks.
5. Always dissolve in water. Never place tablet directly into mouth.
2 tablets = 200mL
Recommended dosage for dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea:
Age: Under 12 months
Take in first 6 hours (tablets): 2-4
Max. per day (tablets): 10
Age: Under 1-3 years
Take in first 6 hours (tablets): 4-6
Max. per day (tablets): 14
Age: Under 3-6 years
Take in first 6 hours (tablets): 6-8
Max. per day (tablets): 20
Age: Under 6-12 years
Take in first 6 hours (tablets): 8-14
Max. per day (tablets): 26
Age: Under 12 - Adult
Take in first 6 hours (tablets): 12-20
Max. per day (tablets): 40
For dehydration due to other causes:
Drink Hydralyte when thirsty or exhibiting signs of dehydration.
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