Hydralyte

Hydralyte

Manufacturer:

Care Pharmaceuticals

Distributor:

M.B.D. Marketing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 62.5 mL Ice Blocks oral liqd Glucose monohydrate 1 g, citric acid monohydrate 300 mg, Na 61.5 mg, K 50 mg. Per 4.9 g Electrolyte powd for oral liqd Glucose 2.91 g, citric acid 880 mg, Na 210 mg, K 160 mg
Indications/Uses
Relieves dehydration symptoms & helps replace water & electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercise & occasional hangovers.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Ice Blocks oral liqd Adult & childn ≥12 yr 3 blocks every 30 min. Max: 64 blocks daily, 6-12 yr 2 blocks every 30 min. Max: 43 blocks daily, 3-6 yr 1 block every 30 min. Max: 32 blocks daily, 1-3 yr 1 block every hr. Max: 24 blocks daily, <12 mth 1 block ever hr. Max: 16 blocks daily. Electrolyte powd for oral liqd Adult & childn ≥12 yr 7-10 sachets taken in the 1st 6 hr. Max: 20 sachets daily, 6-12 yr 4-7 sachets taken in the 1st 6 hr. Max: 13 sachets daily, 3-6 yr 3-4 sachets taken in the 1st 6 hr. Max: 10 sachets daily, 1-3 yr 2-3 sachets taken in the 1st 6 hr. Max: 7 sachets daily, <12 mth 1-2 sachets taken in the 1st 6 hr. Max: 5 sachets daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Powd: Dissolve 1 sachet in 200 mL of cool water. Use freshly boiled & cooled water for babies <6 mth. Mix immediately before required. Do not mix w/ cordial, fruit juice, soft drink or sports drink. Soln: Do not dilute.
Special Precautions
Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea for >6 hr in infants <6 mth, >12 hr in childn <3 yr, >24 hr in childn 3-6 yr, >48 hr in adults & childn >6 yr.
MIMS Class
Electrolytes
ATC Classification
A07C - ELECTROLYTES WITH CARBOHYDRATES ; Used in the treatment of diarrhea.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Hydralyte Ice Blocks oral liqd
Packing/Price
(apple blackcurrant flavour) 62.5 mL x 16 × 1's; (orange flavour) 62.5 mL x 16 × 1's
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Form
Hydralyte Electrolyte powd for oral liqd
Packing/Price
(sachet; apple blackcurrant, orange flavour) 10 × 1's
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