Dioralyte Natural Sachets - 6 Sachets

Dioralyte Natural Sachets

Rehydration sachets

What are Dioralyte Natural Sachets?

Dioralyte Sachets are used to help to rehydrate those who are suffering from diarrhoea or vomiting which causes dehydration. When you are dehydrated your body loses some of the essential salts your body needs to rehydrate. Dioralyte will replace these salts for you.

This product comes in three flavours: natural, citrus, and blackcurrant, in packs of 6 or 20 sachets.

Also Available:

Dioralyte Natural - 20 sachets

Signs you may be dehydrated:

• Feeling thirsty
• Dark yellow or strong-smelling pee
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Tiredness
• Dry mouth, lips, or eyes
• Not using the bathroom as much as usual, or fewer than 4 times a day

Warnings and Precautions

• Babies under the age of 2 should only be given Dioralyte Sachets under the guidance of a GP.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.

DO NOT USE IF:

• You suffer from a fully or partially blocked bowel. 
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in these sachets.

Speak to your GP before use if:

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have diarrhoea which has lasted more than 24 to 48 hours
• You are on a low potassium or low sodium diet
• You have liver or kidney disease
• You have diabetes
• You have been told by your GP that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars, as this product contains glucose

Ingredients

Active substances: glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and disodium hydrogen citrate

The other ingredients: saccharin sodium, and silicon dioxide.

The citrus version also contains lemon and lime flavour, the blackcurrant version also contains blackcurrant flavour.

How do I use Dioralyte Natural Sachets?

Dosage:

Dissolve the contents of ONE sachet into a 200ml glass of water and stir until the powder dissolves. Drink after every loose stool.

If you are treating children, one sachet in 200ml of water will be enough, but some adults may find that TWO sachets dissolved in 400ml of water will be needed.

Always use fresh drinking water with Dioralyte Sachets, do not dissolve the powder in anything else.

• Sachets should only be mixed with water, as mixing with other liquids can affect how well this product works

What are the side effects of Dioralyte Natural Sachets?

Dioralyte should not usually cause any side effects.

Stop taking Dioralyte sachets and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if: You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, and swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.