Dioralyte is indicated for the replacement of essential body water
and salts in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants, children and adults.
Early use is important to avoid dehydration, particularly in the young and
elderly.
Contents: 6 sachets of oral electrolyte powder. Blackcurrant flavour.
Suitable
for
Adults including the elderly, children and infants.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How
to use
Dissolve contents
of one Dioralyte sachet in 200ml (approx 7 fl oz) of drinking water. Use fresh
drinking water for adults and children. For infants, and where drinking water
is unavailable, the water should be freshly boiled then cooled. The solution
should be made up 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. Dioralyte should only be reconstituted with
water and to the volume stated. A lesser or greater dilution may result in
electrolyte imbalance.
DOSE - unless prescribed otherwise by your doctor
ADULTS (including
elderly) - One or two sachets after every loose motion (each sachet dissolved
in 200mls of water).
CHILDREN -
One sachet after every loose motion.
INFANTS UP TO THE AGE OF 2 - One to one and a half times the
normal 24 hour feed volume using Dioralyte solution prepared as directed above.
If the illness is not improving within 24-48 hours consult your doctor. When
vomiting is present with the diarrhoea, it is recommended that small amounts be
taken frequently.
Hazards
and Cautions
Precautions
If you are suffering from intestinal obstruction, diabetes,
kidney or liver failure, or are on a low potassium or sodium diet, ask your
doctor or pharmacist before using Dioralyte.
Infants under the age of 2 years with diarrhoea should be seen by a
physician as soon as possible.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Storage
Store below 25°C
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture
Precautions
This is a medicine;
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying
medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or
if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become
pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Each sachet contains sodium chloride 0.47g, potassium chloride 0.30g, glucose
3.56g, disodium hydrogen citrate 0.53g.
Also contains
Silicon dioxide, saccharin sodium, blackcurrant flavour.