Dioralyte Oral Powder Sachets Blackcurrant (6 Sachets)

Dioralyte is an oral rehydration treatment used to replace fluids and essential salts lost during diarrhoea. It helps restore the body’s natural balance and reduces the risk of dehydration.

Supplied as a powder in individual sachets, Dioralyte is mixed with water to create a rehydration solution. It is suitable for adults and children and can be used during episodes of diarrhoea to support recovery and maintain hydration.

If symptoms persist or signs of dehydration worsen, medical advice should be sought.

Active Ingredients

Glucose, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride and Disodium Hydrogen Citrate.

Other Ingredients

Saccharin Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Blackcurrant Flavour.

Adults 18+:

• Empty the contents of one sachet into a glass
• Add 200 ml of water
• Stir until the powder dissolves
• Take 1–2 sachets after each loose bowel motion

Children up to 18 years:

• Empty the contents of one sachet into a glass
• Add 200 ml of water
• Stir until the powder dissolves
• Give one sachet after each loose bowel motion

Infants aged up to 2 years:

• Always use water which has been freshly boiled and cooled for babies aged 3 months to 1 year
• Empty the contents of one sachet into a glass
• Add 200 ml of water
• Stir until the powder dissolves
• This medicine should only be given under the guidance of a doctor
• The doctor will calculate how much to give your baby, depending on how much they weigh. This is usually about one to one and a half times the amount of fluid your baby normally has in 24 hours
• Initially, if you are bottle feeding or giving other foods this should be stopped
• If you are breast feeding, continue to feed normally.
• Your baby may need less breast milk so you may need to express some of your milk
• Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how much to give
• If your baby is being sick, you can give 5-10 ml (one or two teaspoons) every 5 minutes. This can be gradually increased until they are able to drink normally

Additional information

• Prepare the solution immediately before use.
• When vomiting is present, give small amounts frequently.
• Do not mix with anything other than water or alter the dilution.
• If refrigerated, the solution may be stored for up to 24 hours.
• If not refrigerated, discard any unused solution after 1 hour.
• Consult a doctor if symptoms do not improve within 24–48 hours.

Precautions

• Not suitable for children under 3 months and infants under 2 years with diarrhoea should be assessed by a doctor before taking.
• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
• Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, or intestinal obstruction
• Consult a healthcare professional if you are on a low-sodium or low-potassium diet
• Infants under 2 years with diarrhoea should be assessed by a doctor
• Stop use and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or severe symptoms develop, such as high fever or blood in the stool.

Storage

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store below 25°C.
• The drink should be made up just before it is going to be taken. Throw away any remaining drink after 1 hour (or 24 hours if stored in a refrigerator).

Uncommon or rare side effects can include:

• Allergic reactions.

Stop use and seek medical advice if signs of an allergic reaction occur.

For more information, see the Patient Information Leaflet.

Including any side effects that are not listed in the patient information leaflet, you can speak to your doctor or pharmacist about. Also, side effects can be reported directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or by searching “MHRA Yellow Card” in the Google Store or Apple App Store. Reporting side effects helps improve the safety of this medicine for yourself and future customers.