Hydralyte Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets Orange 40 Pack

Description:

Orange flavoured Hydralyte tablets, help relieve symptoms of dehydration. It also helps replace water & electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercise and occasional hangovers. Signs of mild dehydration include sticky or dry mouth, increased thirst, lethargy, decreased urine output, dark yellow urine.

Some of the signs of dehydration are including but not limited to -
- Vomiting & diarrhoea.
- Heat.
- Travel.
- Vigorous exercise.
- Heavy sweating.
- Occasional hangovers.
- Heat & excessive exercise at work.

These conveniently self-dissolving effervescent tablets are a great hydration pick me up that rehydrates you faster than water alone.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients (per tablet): Glucose 1.62 g, Citric Acid 672 mg, Sodium from Sodium chloride 34.5 mg, Potassium from Potassium chloride 78 mg, Sodium from Sodium bicarbonate 103.5 mg

Usage Directions:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Storage:

Store below 30°C

Warnings:

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner. If diarrhoea persists, seek medical advice.

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.