Hydralyte Effervescent Orange 40 Tablets

Product Description

Hydralyte Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets Orange Flavoured relieves symptoms of dehydration and helps replace water and electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercise and occasional hangovers.

• Vomiting & diarrhoea.
• Heat.
• Travel.
• Vigorous exercise.
• Heavy sweating.
• Occasional hangover.
• Heat & excessive exercise at work.

Signs of Mild Dehydration

• Sticky or dry mouth, increased thirst, lethargy, decreased urine output, dark yellow urine.

Active Ingredients

• Sugars, sucralose, mannitol.
• 156 mg of potassium per 200 ml dose.
• 276 mg of sodium per 200 ml dose.

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.

Instructions & Dosage

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 = 200 ml

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. Store below 30°C.

Safety

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.
• Contains Sugars, sucralose, mannitol