Dioralyte Blackcurrant 6 Sachets Dioralyte is used for fast & effective replacement of lost water & body salts. Dioralyte is used for the replacement of essential body water & salts in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants, children & adults. Correction of fluid & electrolyte loss in infants aged 3 months upwards, children & adults. Early use is important to avoid dehydration, particularly in the young & elderly. Directions Dissolve contents of one Dioralyte sachet in 200ml (approx. 7 fl oz) of drinking water. Use fresh drinking water for adults & children. For infants, & where drinking water in unavailable, the water should be freshly boiled then cooled. The solution should be made up 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. Dioralyte should only be reconstituted with water & to the volume stated. A lesser or greater dilution may result in electrolyte imbalance. Dosage: Follow dosage instructions unless prescribed otherwise by your doctor. Adults (including elderly): One or two sachets after every loose motion (each sachet dissolved in 200mls of water). Children: One sachet after every loose motion. Infants up to the age of 2: One to one & a half times the normal 24 hour feed volume using Dioralyte solution prepared as directed above. If the illness is not improving within 24-48 hours consult your doctor. When vomiting is present with the diarrhoea, it is recommended that small amounts be taken frequently. Ingredients Each sachet contains Sodium Chloride 0.47g, Potassium Chloride 0.30g, Glucose 3.56g, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate 0.53g Also contains Silicon Dioxide, Saccharin Sodium, Blackcurrant Flavour Warnings If you are suffering from intestinal obstruction, diabetes, kidney or liver failure, or are on a low potassium or sodium diet, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using Dioralyte. Infants under the age of 2 years with diarrhoea should be seen by a physician as soon as possible.