Can you have Dioralyte everyday?

Please ask your pharmacist for details. Dioralyte Sachets shouldn’t be used regularly – only when you are dehydrated.

Can you take Dioralyte long term?

Dioralyte is not normally harmful if you take more than you should. However, if large amounts are taken you should talk to a doctor or go to a hospital straight away. This is particularly important if it is a child or baby or if you have severe liver or kidney problems.

How long can I take Dioralyte for?

Dioralyte Relief Children over 1 year: One sachet after each loose stool, you can take up to 5 sachets each day, for up to 3 to 4 days.

Can I drink rehydrate everyday?

Dehydration is a drag on human performance. It can cause fatigue and sap endurance among athletes, according to a 2018 study in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. Even mild dehydration can interfere with a person’s mood or ability to concentrate.

How often can you drink Dioralyte?

Adults (including elderly people) and children over one year of age: Take one sachet dissolved in water (see below) after each runny poo, up to a maximum of five sachets in 24 hours.

What are the side effects of Dioralyte?

You should not normally have any side effects. Stop taking Dioralyte Relief 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, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

What is Dioralyte made of?

Dioralyte sachets contain rehydration salts, which consist of sugar (glucose) and electrolytes (sodium chloride, potassium chloride and disodium hydrogen citrate). Diarrhoea makes you lose more fluids and electrolytes (salts such as sodium and potassium) than you usually would and can make you dehydrated.

How often should you take rehydration sachets?

Is Dioralyte good for an upset stomach?

You should be given plenty of clear fluids to drink in small, frequent amounts to try and prevent any further vomiting and solve any mild dehydration. A rehydration powder called Dioralyte can be added to water/juice. This contains essential salts that are lost by the body through diarrhoea and vomiting.

When should I take dioralyte for diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea should be treated under medical advice in some situations. It’s important to see your doctor if you or your child: have severe or persistent diarrhoea and vomiting (lasting more than 24 to 48 hours). ✔️ If you’re being sick, take Dioralyte in small sips. It may help to use a straw.

Is dioralyte safe for children?

The average child needs about 6-8 glasses of fluid a day and more in hot weather and when active. Dioralyte is specially formulated to hydrate faster and more effectively than water. Suitable for adults and children of all ages however you should seek medical advice before using Dioralyte™ for children up to 2 years. Unsure if you’re dehydrated?

What is dioralyte powder used for?

01/03/2019. Dioralyte is a brand of rehydration salts that you can take to replace lost water and body salts. These rehydration sachets contain a powder that you mix with water to make a drink. They come in blackcurrant, citrus and natural flavours.

How do you dissolve dioralyte in water?

Dissolve the contents of each Dioralyte sachet in 200ml water. For adults and children over one year of age use fresh drinking water. For babies under one year of age, or if fresh drinking water is not available, use 200ml of freshly boiled and cooled water to dissolve each sachet. (Don’t boil the made-up solution).