Dioralyte Relief 2in1 Blackcurrant Flavour - 6 Sachets

What are Dioralyte Relief Sachets

Dioralyte Relief Sachets help to avoid dehydration when you are suffering with diarrhoea. It works by replacing the salts and water lost through loose stools. The effective formula not only helps you to avoid dehydration it can also help watery stools to return to normal more quickly. The sachets are easy to administer and have a delicious Blackcurrant/Citrus/Natural flavours. If you need a treatment to avoid dehydration when suffering from diarrhoea, try Dioralyte Relief Sachets.

Available in 3 flavours : Blackcurrant, Citrus, Natural

What causes diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea occurs when you are passing stools that are looser, more watery or more frequent than normal. It usually happens when fluid cannot be absorbed from the contents of your bowel or when extra fluid is secreted into your bowel which causes your poo to become more watery. Most people will experience diarrhoea from time to time and it is usually not a sign of something serious, but it can be unpleasant until it passes. It usually takes around a few days to a week for diarrhoea to pass. Depending on the cause, diarrhoea can be both a short-term illness or a symptom of a long-term condition.

How can Dioralyte help to replace water and salts lost when suffering from diarrhoea?

Dioralyte Relief Blackcurrant replaces water and salts that are lost during diarrhoea, to prevent dehydration and to help your stools to become less watery. It contains 4 active ingredients:

• Pre-cooked rice powder
• Sodium citrate
• Sodium chloride
• Potassium chloride

These ingredients work together to replace water and salts whilst helping to reduce symptoms of diarrhoea. The sachets are easy to administer - simply mix into water and drink. The delicious blackcurrant flavour makes it pleasant to take, so is perfect for the elderly or children.

How to use this product

Always take this product as described in the patient information leaflet or as described by a doctor or a Chemist4U pharmacist.

Preparation

This product should always be mixed with water before use. Prepare Dioralyte just before the medicine needs to be taken. Do NOT make this product in advance. This product can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours, if it is being administered to a baby over the course of the day. Only dissolve the powder in water. Use fresh drinking water for adults and children over 1 year old. If fresh water is not available use water which has been freshly boiled and cooled. Always use water that has been freshly boiled and cooled for babies aged from 3 months to 1 year old.

To prepare the sachet:

• Empty the contents of 1 sachet into a glass
• Add 200ml of water
• Stir until the powder dissolves
• When the medicine is fully dissolved the mixture should look milky.
• Do NOT use more or less than 200ml of water, as this can cause the drink to become too weak or too strong and therefore will not be as successful. It may also have a negative impact on the balance of salts in your body.

Dosage

For adults (including the elderly) and children over the age of 1:

• One sachet after each loose stool
• You can take up to 5 sachets per day for up to 3 - 4 days.
• Do NOT take more than 5 sachets in 24 hours

For babies aged from 3 to 12 months (only to be administered under the guidance of a doctor):

• Should be given Dioralyte Relief ONLY under medical Supervision.

When NOT to use Dioralyte Sachets

Do NOT take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (see ingredients tab for full list) or if:

• Your bowel is partially or fully blocked
• You have severe kidney or liver disease
• You have phenylketonuria
• The child needing the medicine is under 3 months of age

Seek advice from your GP or a Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• You have an electrolyte imbalance (unusual levels of salt in your body)
• You are on a low potassium or low sodium diet
• The child taking the medicine is under 12 months
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

Can you take Dioralyte with other medicines?

Speak to your GP or a Chemist4U pharmacist BEFORE taking this product, if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Dioralyte can affect the way some medicines work or can be affected by other medicines.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Dioralyte Relief Sachets can cause side effects, although not everybody will experience them. Discontinue use immediately if you experience:

• A rash
• Swallowing or breathing issues
• Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue