Uphalyte Orange Oral Rehydration Salts Sachet 50's (MAL20001062XZ)
Uphalyte is used for replacement of water and electrolyte loss associated with diarrhoea and vomiting.
Ingredients:
Sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride and glucose anhydrous.
White to off-white colour granules, when dissolved in water, forms an orange flavour and orange colour solution.
Absorption of these electrolytes and water will help replenish the loss.
Directions for use:
Add 250mL of boiled, cooled water to the contents of one sachet of Uphalyte. Stir or shake well for 2-3 minutes to dissolve completely to make one serving.
Adult and children over 12y/o: 4 sachets in the first 2 hours. Maximum 12 sachets in 24 hours.
Children 2-12y/o: 3 sachets in the first 2 hours. Maximum 6 sachets in 24 hours.
Children up to 2y/o: 1 sachet in the first 2 hours. Maximum 1.5 sachets in 24 hours.
Infants and children should be given after every loose motion. If nausea or vomiting are present in infants and young children, drink the solution slowly in sips at shorter intervals to reduce vomiting and improve absorption.
Storage:
Keep product in the original container, in a dry place where the temperature stays below 30 degree Celsius. Protect from light. Do not store product in the bathroom or near a sink.
Precautions:
- The solution should be prepared fresh daily. Drink water between doses of rehydration solution.
- Check with doctor if diarrhoea does not improve in 1-2 days or becomes worse during treatment with oral rehydration, or if signs of severe dehydration occur.
- Do not boil the solution or add extra salt or sugar.
- Do not use if content is wet.
- Only mix with freshly boiled and cooled water. Do not mix with fizzy drinks, juice or milk.
- Keep out of reach of children.
