Dioralyte Rebalance

The combination of the below ingredients optimises the absorption of fluid in the intestines, which helps quickly replenish fluids and electrolytes.

Sodium & Potassium Helps replace the loss of essential ions. Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Helps correct the acidosis that occurs as a result of diarrhoea & dehydration. Glucose Helps the body absorb sodium & water in the intestines.

Each sachet contains:

Dioralyte Rebalance Blackcurrant

Sodium chloride 0.47g, potassium chloride 0.30g,
glucose 3.56g, disodium hydrogen citrate 0.53g.
Other ingredients include colloidal anhydrous
silica, saccharin sodium, and blackcurrant flavour.

Dioralyte Rebalance Citrus
Sodium chloride 0.47g, potassium chloride 0.30g,
glucose 3.56g, disodium hydrogen citrate 0.53g.
Other ingredients include colloidal anhydrous
silica, saccharin sodium, lemon/lime flavour
(contains sulphur dioxide (E220)).

Dioralyte Rebalance Natural
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

How to use Dioralyte
Dissolve contents of one Dioralyte sachet in 200ml (approximately 7 fluid ounces) 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

• The child taking the medicine is under 24 months old
• The diarrhoea has lasted for more than 24 to 36 hours, you may need other treatment
• You are on a low potassium or low sodium diet
• You have liver or kidney disease
• You have diabetes

PLEASE READ THE PACKAGE LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USE