Dioralyte Relief Blackcurrant offers a fast-acting solution for rehydration, specifically formulated to not only replace lost fluids but also provide relief from diarrhoea. This clinically tested formula effectively replenishes lost electrolytes and helps restore normal bowel function. Dioralyte Relief is suitable for adults and children over 2 years of age, and its pleasant blackcurrant flavour makes it easier to consume, especially for younger patients. The unique formula combines glucose, salts, and rice powder to improve both hydration and digestive balance.

Key Features:

• Rapidly replaces lost fluids and electrolytes while helping to restore normal bowel function.
• Includes rice powder to support the digestive system and reduce the duration of diarrhoea.
• Pleasant blackcurrant flavour to enhance palatability.
• Suitable for adults and children over 2 years of age.
• Balanced mixture of glucose, essential salts, and rice powder for effective rehydration.
• Convenient sachets for easy preparation and portability.

What are the benefits of using Dioralyte Relief?

The primary benefits of Dioralyte Relief include quick rehydration, the restoration of electrolyte balance, and relief from diarrhoea. The formula not only replenishes essential salts and glucose but also helps restore normal bowel function, reducing the duration and severity of diarrhoea more effectively than regular Dioralyte or water alone.

How does Dioralyte Relief work?

Dioralyte Relief works by providing a carefully balanced mixture of glucose, electrolytes, and rice powder. The glucose aids in water and sodium absorption in the intestines, while the electrolytes help restore fluid balance. The rice powder supports the digestive system by adding bulk to stools, helping to reduce the duration of diarrhoea. This combined approach leads to faster recovery and more effective rehydration.

Is Dioralyte Relief suitable for all ages?

Dioralyte Relief is suitable for adults and children over 2 years old. For children under 2 years, it’s important to consult a healthcare professional before use, particularly in cases of severe diarrhoea or vomiting.

Can I use Dioralyte Relief to prevent dehydration?

While Dioralyte Relief is primarily designed to treat dehydration and diarrhoea, it can also be used preventatively in situations where fluid loss is anticipated, such as during travel to hot climates. However, it is not intended for long-term daily use as a supplement.

• Over The Counter (OTC)

Active ingredients: Pre-cooked rice powder, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride.

Other ingredients: hypromellose, aspartame, blackcurrant flavour, purified water and ethanol 96%.

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Preparing Dioralyte Relief

• Mix Dioralyte Relief with water just before use; do not prepare in advance (except for babies, where it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours).
• Only dissolve the powder in water, not any other liquids.
• Use fresh drinking water for adults and children over 1 year old, and boiled, cooled water for babies aged 3 months to 1 year.

Steps:

1. Empty the contents of 1 sachet into a glass.
2. Add 200 ml (7 fl oz) of water.
3. Stir until the powder fully dissolves (the drink will appear milky).

Dosage:

• Adults & Children over 1 year: One sachet after each loose stool, up to 5 sachets a day for 3-4 days (maximum 5 sachets in 24 hours).
• Babies (3 months to 1 year): Given under a doctor’s guidance. The usual dose is 150-200 ml of the solution per kg of the baby’s weight per day, split into two halves over 24 hours.
• If the baby is vomiting, give 5-10 ml (1-2 teaspoons) every 5 minutes and gradually increase as tolerated.

Make sure not to use more or less than 200 ml of water to avoid affecting the medicine's effectiveness or electrolyte balance.

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Do not take Dioralyte Relief and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to pre-cooked rice powder, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride or any of the other ingredients of Dioralyte Relief (see Section 6: Further information)
• Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
• Your bowel is partially or fully blocked (called ‘intestinal obstruction’)
• You have severe kidney or liver disease
• You have something called ‘phenylketonuria’ (a rare illness passed on in families)
• The child taking the medicine is under 3 months old

Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dioralyte Relief.

Take special care with Dioralyte Relief

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

• You have something called an ‘electrolyte imbalance’ (unusual levels of salts in your body)
• You are on a low potassium or low sodium diet
• The child taking the medicine is under 1 year old
• If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Dioralyte Relief.

Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist 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 Relief can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Dioralyte Relief works.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. This includes if you are planning to get pregnant or think that you might be pregnant.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Dioralyte Relief

• Dioralyte Relief contains a source of phenylalanine (aspartame). This may be harmful to people with something called ‘phenylketonuria’.

Dioralyte Relief contains 2.5 vol % ethanol (alcohol). One dose contains 191mg of ethanol, which is about the same amount of alcohol as 4ml of beer or 1.7ml of wine. This can be harmful to people with a drink problem. Also take this into account if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or giving this to a child, have liver disease or epilepsy.

Dioralyte is generally well-tolerated when used as directed. In rare cases, some individuals may experience allergic reactions or digestive discomfort. If any unusual symptoms occur after taking Dioralyte, it is recommended to discontinue use and seek advice from a healthcare provider.

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