Hydralyte Orange Flavour Electrolyte Powder 10 x 5g Sachets Per Pack (each sachet makes a 200 mL serve)

What is Hydralyte
Hydralyte is an Oral Rehydration Solution, scientifically formulated to replace water and electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercise and excess alcohol consumption.

When to start taking Hydralyte
Hydralyte may be taken on the first signs of fluid loss due to vomiting and diarrhoea.         
           
 Hydralyte may also be taken to help manage dehydration due to the loss of fluids through heavy sweating, this can be caused by a hot or dry environment, fever or strenuous exercise.

Hydralyte helps to restore fluid lost as a result of the diuretic effect of alcohol and is best taken before you go to bed.

Signs of Dehydration
Common signs of dehydration include: 
Sticky or dry mouth, increased thirst, decreased or dark yellow urine, lethargy, fatigue, dizziness and headache.

Further symptoms of dehydration may include:
Lack of concentration, irritability, sunken fontanelle (soft spot on babies heads), dry nappies and sunken eyes.

Who is most at risk of dehydration?
Dehydration due to vomiting or diarrhoea can be dangerous in babies, children under 5 years old and the elderly

Seek medical advice if 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 for adults and children aged over 6 years

Store below 30oC

Warning contains:
0.86 mg/mL potassium
1.03 mg/mL sodium

Be aware that dehydration due to vomiting or diarrhoea can be dangerous in babies and children under 5 years old and in elderly people.

Sodium chloride 
Potassium citrate 
Anhydrous citric acid 
Anhydrous glucose 

Orange colour (110), natural flavour and nature identical flavours, sucralose

1. Mix Hydralyte immediately before required.
2. Fill measuring cup to the (200mL) graduation line with fresh, cold drinking water. (For    babies under 6 months it is recommended that freshly boiled and cooled water be used.) 
3. Empty contents of one sachet into the measuring cup and stir the mixture until the Hydralyte powder has dissolved. 
4. Sip slowly and frequently while symptoms persist.
5. Discard unused solution after 24 hours.
6. Avoid mixing Hydralyte powder with cordial, fruit juice, soft drink or sports drink as these can interfere with the rehydration process or worsen the dehydration.

Recommended Dose
Under 12 months: 100 mL every 90 min
1–3 years: 100 mL every 90 min
3–6 years: 100 mL every 60 min
7–12 years: 100 mL every 30 min
Over 12: 200 mL every 30 min