Diarrhoea normally improves over 36 hours. Therefore, for children and adults, if there is no improvement 36 hours after starting treatment with Dioralyte, you should consult your doctor.

This leaflet is aimed to help you understand why and how you use Dioralyte. Please read carefully.

If you are unsure about anything ask either your pharmacist or doctor before starting the medicine.

WHAT IS DIORALYTE?

Dioralyte is a balanced formula which is designed to replace the essential body water and salts lost during diarrhoea and/or vomiting. It is suitable for use by all the family.

PREPARING DIORALYTE

FOR CHILDREN

AND ADULTS

 

 

 

Use fresh drinking water. When fresh water is not available use cool boiled water.

Add two tablets to 200ml (7 fl.oz.) of the water and mix until dissolved.

 

USING DIORALYTE

Children 1-12 years: During the first 24 hours of illness all foods should be stopped and two tablets in 200ml (7 fl.oz.) of water should be taken after each motion. As the diarrhoea improves normal diet should gradually be resumed.

Adults: As for children, but take up to four tablets after each motion. Dissolve each dose of two tablets in 200ml of water.

 

Dioralyte makes a colourless solution. It should not be made up with anything except water using only the amounts recommended. It must not be reheated. However, once made up, Dioralyte solution may be used for up to 24 hours if kept refrigerated, otherwise it should be discarded after one hour.

 

INFANTS UNDER 12 MONTHS

For infants under 12 months, because of the tablet effervescence we recommend the use of Dioralyte sachets.

Consult your doctor in all cases of infant diarrhoea.

FURTHER ADVICE

In all cases, if nausea or vomiting are present, the recommended volumes should be drunk in small, frequent amounts until finished.

PRECAUTIONS

As Dioralyte contains glucose, some adjustment in medication for diabetes may be required (see contents).

CONTENTS

Each tablet contains:

Anhydrous Glucose BP 1.62g,

Sodium Chloride BP 0.117g,

Potassium Chloride BP 0.186g,

Anhydrous Citric Acid BP 0.384g,

Sodium Bicarbonate BP 0.336g.

PRODUCT LlCENCE NUMBERS

Dioralyte Citrus PL5272/0042

Dioralyte Blackcurrant PL5272/0025