Description
Why to Use Hydralyte Electrolyte Powder Stick Sachets
- Relieves symptoms of dehydration and helps replace water and electrolytes lost due to:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Heavy sweating
- Vigorous exercise
- Occasional hangovers
- Rehydrates you faster than water alone
- Up to 30% Faster Recovery from Vomiting and Diarrhoea*
- If experiencing signs of dehydration: sticky or dry mouth, increased thirst, lethargy, decreased urine output, dark yellow urine
*World Health Organisation. Implementing the new recommendations on the clinical management of diarrhoea: guidelines for policy makers and programme managers (2006)
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.
When to Use Hydralyte Electrolyte Powder
Drink Hydralyte when thirsty or exhibiting signs of dehydration. Sip slowly and frequently whilst symptoms of dehydration persist.
Recommended dosage for dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea:
| Age in years | Take in first 6 hours (Sachets) | Max. per day (Sachets) |
| Under 12 months | 1–2 | 5 |
| 1–3 years | 2–3 | 7 |
| 3–6 years | 3–4 | 10 |
| 6–12 years | 4–7 | 13 |
| 12–Adult | 7–10 | 20 |
Do not exceed the maximum daily dosage.
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (per 4.9 g sachet):
| Orange Flavour AUST L 526736 |
Passionfruit Punch Flavour AUST L 526996 |
Watermelon Burst Flavour AUST L 526995 |
Apple Blackcurrant Flavour AUST L 526737 |
Colour Free Lemonade Flavour AUST L 526738 |
| Glucose 2.9 g | Glucose 2.8 g | Glucose 2.6 g | Glucose 2.9 g | Glucose 2.9 g |
| Citric acid 873 mg | Citric acid 873 mg | Citric acid 873 mg | Citric acid 880 mg | Citric acid 873 mg |
| Sodium from sodium chloride 205 mg | Sodium from sodium chloride 205 mg | Sodium from sodium chloride 205 mg | Sodium from sodium chloride 207 mg | Sodium from sodium chloride 205 mg |
| Potassium from potassium citrate 159 mg | Potassium from potassium citrate 159 mg | Potassium from potassium citrate 159 mg | Potassium from potassium citrate 157 mg | Potassium from potassium citrate 159 mg |
Quantity of sodium per maximum daily dose is 4.2 g.
Contains: Sugars, sucralose.
No added gluten, artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Kosher Certified .
Store below 30°C.
Warnings
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
Recommended dosage for dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea:
| Dissolve 1 sachet in 200 mL of water | ||
| Age | Take in first 6 hours (sachets) | Max. per day (sachets) |
| Under 12 months | 1–2 | 5 |
| 1–3 years | 2–3 | 7 |
| 3–6 years | 3–4 | 10 |
| 6–12 years | 4–7 | 13 |
| 12 years–adult | 7–10 | 20 |
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Explore More Hydralyte Formats
Prefer a different format? Hydralyte also comes as Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets and Ready to Use Electrolyte Solutions, so you can choose whichever suits your day best. Want to understand the science behind hydration and why the Hydralyte formulation matters? Read How Hydralyte Works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is electrolyte powder used for?
Hydralyte Electrolyte Powder is used to help relieve symptoms of dehydration and replace fluids and electrolytes lost through vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercise or occasional hangovers. Each sachet is mixed with 200 mL of water to make a ready-to-drink rehydration solution.
When should I take electrolytes powder?
Whether you are suffering from dehydration due to heat, the occasional hangover, vomiting, diarrhoea, travel, pregnancy or simply haven’t had enough water, rest assured Hydralyte will rapidly rehydrate and get you back to your best self. Suitable from newborns to the elderly, Hydralyte has you and the family covered. Electrolyte powder is specially designed to quickly replenish the essential minerals your body loses, ensuring optimal hydration and performance.
How is electrolyte powder different to a sports drink?
Sports drinks are typically formulated for taste and energy, with different sugar and electrolyte levels to a rehydration solution. Hydralyte’s powder is formulated to rehydrate faster than water alone, which is why the directions ask you not to mix it with cordial, juice, soft drink or sports drinks.
