Dioralyte Blackcurrant is an oral rehydration solution formulated to address dehydration resulting from diarrhoea, vomiting, or excessive sweating. The product's clinically tested composition swiftly replenishes fluids and key electrolytes, making it ideal for use by adults, children, and infants over 3 months of age. The blackcurrant flavour enhances its appeal, particularly for younger users. Dioralyte's balanced combination of glucose and salts effectively restores the body's fluid balance, facilitating a quicker recovery compared to water alone.

Key features

Rapidly replaces lost fluids and electrolytes to treat dehydration
Pleasant blackcurrant flavour for improved palatability
Suitable for adults, children, and infants over 3 months
Contains a balanced mix of glucose and essential salts for optimal rehydration
Convenient sachets for easy preparation and portability
Clinically proven to be more effective than water alone in treating dehydration

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Dioralyte?

Dioralyte is used to address dehydration caused by acute diarrhoea, vomiting, or excessive sweating. It may also benefit individuals experiencing fluid loss due to heat exhaustion, intense physical activity, or illnesses that lead to increased fluid loss.

What are the benefits of using Dioralyte?

The primary benefits include rapid rehydration, restoration of electrolyte balance, and quicker recovery from dehydration-related symptoms. The balanced formula of Dioralyte helps replenish essential salts and glucose more effectively than water alone, potentially shortening the duration and severity of diarrhoea.

How does Dioralyte work?

Dioralyte provides a precisely balanced mix of glucose and electrolytes that promotes efficient water absorption in the intestines. Glucose aids the uptake of sodium and water, while the electrolytes help restore the body's fluid balance, enabling faster and more effective rehydration than water alone.

Is Dioralyte suitable for all ages?

Dioralyte is generally suitable for adults, children, and infants over 3 months old. However, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before giving Dioralyte to infants under 2 years, especially if they are experiencing severe diarrhoea or vomiting.

Can I use Dioralyte to prevent dehydration?

Although Dioralyte is primarily intended for treating dehydration, it can also be used preventatively in situations where fluid loss is expected, such as before intense physical activity or during travel to hot climates. However, it is not designed for regular, daily use as a supplement.

Over The Counter (OTC)

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: potassium chloride, sodium chloride, glucose, disodium hydrogen citrate.

Other ingredients: saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, blackcurrant flavour.

Usage and Instructions

Always read the label

Prepare just before the medicine is going to be taken. Do not make it in advance. If you are giving it to a baby over the course of the day, you can keep the drink in a refrigerator for up to 24 hours
Only dissolve the powder in water. Do not dissolve it in anything else
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 which has been freshly boiled and cooled for babies aged 3 months to 1 year.

When your medicine is fully dissolved, the drink will be a colourless solution. Use exactly 200 ml of water; more or less will affect its effectiveness and could upset your body's salt balance.

Dosage Instructions:

If vomiting, take the medicine in small sips.
Avoid eating during the early stages of diarrhoea.
If diarrhoea lasts more than 24-48 hours, consult your doctor.

Dosages:

Adults (including elderly): 1-2 sachets after each loose stool.
Children: 1 sachet after each loose stool.
Babies (under 2 years): Only use under a doctor’s guidance, with dosage based on the baby's weight. Stop bottle feeding or solid food if applicable, but continue breastfeeding.

If the baby is vomiting, give 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) every 5 minutes, gradually increasing until normal drinking resumes.

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Side Effects

Dioralyte is generally well-tolerated when used as directed. However, in rare instances, some individuals may experience allergic reactions or digestive discomfort. If any unusual symptoms occur after using Dioralyte, discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider.