Dioralyte Sachets NATURAL

Dioralyte Sachets are a fast and effective rehydration treatment to help replace the loss of fluid and body salts caused by diarrhoea and vomiting.

DOSAGE: For oral use only. Take Dioralyte dissolved in 200ml/7floz of water.

Adults (including the elderly and children aged 12 years and over): Dilute one to two sachets of Dioralyte with 200ml/7floz of water after every episode of diarrhoea.

Children aged 2 years and over: Dilute one sachet of Dioralyte with 200ml/7floz of water after every episode of diarrhoea.

Infants aged 1 to 2 years: One to one and a half times the amount of fluid your baby normally has in 24 hours. If the diarrhoea has not improved within 24-36 hours consult your doctor. If baby is vomiting, give 5-10ml every 5 mins increasing gradually until they can drink normally.

Infants under 1 year: Should only be used on medical advice.

• You should seek medical advice before using Dioralyte for children 2 years and below.
• Always use fresh drinking water or freshly boiled and cooled water
• The solution should be made immediately before use and can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours or used within one hour if stored at room temperature.
• Read Sheena's blog on dehydration in children here: https://www.wonderbaba.ie/blog/a-wonderbaba-guide-to-dehydration/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DIORALYTE:

• Each sachet contains: sodium chloride 0.47g, potassium chloride 0.30g, glucose 3.56g, disodium hydrogen citrate 0.53g.
  Other ingredients include colloidal anhydrous silica, saccharin sodium.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dioralyte if:

• The diarrhoea has lasted longer than 36 hours.
• The child taking the medicine is under 2 years of age.
• You are on a low potassium or low sodium diet.
• You have liver or kidney disease.
• You have diabetes.
• You are pregnant or are breastfeeding
• You are taking regular prescription medications

PLEASE READ THE ENCLOSED LEAFLET CAREFULLY.

https://www.medicines.ie/medicines/dioralyte-citrus-31881/patient-info