Galpharm Rehydration Sachets

For the treatment of acute diarrhoea, and for the treatment and prevention of dehydration by replacing fluids and body salts lost through diarrhoea.

Ingredients

Each sachet of Granules for preparation of Oral Solution contains: Dextrose Monohydrate 3.58 g, Sodium Chloride 470 mg, Potassium Chloride 300 mg, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate 390 mg and Citric Acid Anhydrous 128 mg, Also contains: Aspartame (E951), Contains Potassium 157 mg and Sodium 276 mg, See leaflet for more information

Features

• Granules for Oral Solution
• For the treatment and prevention of dehydration
• Replaces fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea

Preparation And Usage

Please read the enclosed leaflet which provides more information about this product.

Directions for Use
Mix the contents of 1 sachet with 200 ml (7 fluid ounces) of fresh drinking water and drink immediately. When fresh drinking water is not available, freshly boiled and cooled water should be used.
For infants under 1 year, use freshly boiled and cooled water only.
The medicine should be used within 1 hour, but if refrigerated, can be kept for up to 24 hours.

Dosage
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: 1 or 2 sachets after each loose motion, as required.
Children 1 to 12 years: 1 sachet after each loose motion.
Infants under 1 year: Not to be given unless instructed by your doctor. In such cases, it is usual to give 1 to 1 1/2 times the usual 24 hour feed volume of the infant. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are not sure how much to give.