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Dioralyte

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Dioralyte Natural powder for oral solution. Fast and effective replacement of lost water and body salts. Dioralyte can be used when diarrohea and vomiting present.

 How to use Dioralyte: 

  • Dissolve contents of one Dioralyte sachet in 200ml of drinking water.
  • Use fresh drinking water for adults and children.
  • For infants and where drinking water is not available, the water should be freshly boiled then cooled.
  • The solution should be made immediately before use.
  • If refrigerated the solution may be stored for up to 24 hours, otherwise any solution remaining one hour after reconstitution should be discarded.
  • The solution must not be boiled after reconstitution.

Dose: (Unless prescribed otherwise by your doctor)

  • Adults (including elderly): (20-40 ml/kg) One or two sachets after every loose motion (each sachet dissolved in 200ml of water).
  • More may be required initially to ensure early and full repletion.
  • Children: (20-40 ml/kg) One sachet after every loose motion.
  • Infants under 1 year: Should only be used on medical advice.
  • Infants aged 1-2 years: (150 ml/kg) One to one and a half times the usual feed volume. If the illness is not improving within 24-36 hours consult your doctor.

When vomiting is present with the diarrhoea, it is recommended that small amounts be taken frequently.

Precautions:  Dioralyte should be reconstituted with water and to the volume stated. A lesser or greater dilution may result in electrolyte imbalance. Store below 25°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. See leaflet for further information.

Contains: 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 and saccharin sodium. See leaflet for further information.