Rehydration Sachets Blackcurrant (Electrolade) contain rehydration salts consisting of sugars & salts (anhydrous glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride & sodium bicarbonate). They are used to replace body fluids lost as a result of acute diarrhoea. Electrolade Blackcurrant solution is both clear & colourless & should be drunk fresh. Unused solution should either be discarded or covered & put in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours only. After this time excess solution should be thrown away. Ensure that the correct amount of water is added. Do not add extra sugar or salt. Diabetics should note the sugar content. When must Electrolade not be used? There are no absolute contra-indications to using Electrolade. However, it is necessary for medical supervisions in the presence of renal disease (kidney disease), including anuria (inability to pass urine) or prolonged oliguria (low amount of urine passed), severe & persistent diarrhoea & vomiting, inability to drink or retain oral fluid. If symptoms persist for more than 24-48 hours a doctor should be consulted.