Description
Why to Use
- 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
- Do not dilute. Sip slowly.
- Refrigerate after opening and discard after 1 month.
When to Use
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 | Recommended
Dosage |
Max. dosage
per day |
| Under 12 months | 100 mL every 90 mins | 1000 mL |
| 1–3 years | 100 mL every 90 mins | 1400 mL |
| 3–6 years | 100 mL every 60 mins | 2000 mL |
| 6–12 years | 100 mL every 30 mins | 2600 mL |
| 12–Adult | 200 mL every 30 mins | 4000 mL |
Do not exceed the maximum daily dosage.
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (per 100 mL):
| Glucose monohydrate | 1.6 g |
| Citric acid monohydrate | 480 mg |
| Sodium from Sodium chloride | 98 mg |
| Potassium from Potassium citrate | 80 mg |
Contains 86 mg of potassium per 100 mL dose.
Contains 106 mg of sodium per 100 mL dose. Quantity of sodium per maximum daily dose is 4.2 g.
Contains: Sugars, sucralose, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, tartrazine.
No added gluten and artificial flavours.
Store below 30°C.
Warnings
Do not freeze. Do not use if cap seal is broken.
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
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
