Dioralyte how does it work

Severe diarrhoea can cause debilitating pain and suffering for many patients. With the fast depletion of bodily fluids and electrolytes, the body is left susceptible to sickness and infection.

But with the aid of Dioralyte, all the lost electrolytes and fluids are easily replenished and absorbed in the intestine. To use Dioralyte, have the contents of the sachet dissolve in ml of water.

Adult and children 5 years of age and up can use fresh tap water for this. Pediatric patients aged one year and below can use distilled water in dissolving Dioralyte solution. Do not try to dissolve the solution in other liquid except water. Always make sure to use at least ml of water to dissolve the contents of Dioralyte. Do not make a solution with more or less water than recommended by your doctor.

The solution must not be made immediately prior to using, and it must be used within an hour after dissolving in water. If using it on babies or patients under one year old, you may refrigerate the remaining solution and administer the remaining solution within a 24 hour period.

Dispose of the remains properly after using. For adult patients including elderly, take sachets of Dioralyte dissolved in water after each bowel movement. Children aged two years and more can be given 1 sachet of Dioralyte dissolved in water after each bowel movement. Pediatric patients under two years of age will be given the Dioralyte solution based on their body weight.

Always use exactly ml to dissolve the contents of each sachet. Don't use more or less water than this, as this will make the solution too strong or too weak and can upset the balance of salts in your body.

Dioralyte solution should be made up immediately before use and used within one hour. If you don't use it within one hour for instance if you're giving it to a baby over the course of the day you should keep it in a fridge, in which case it may be kept for up to 24 hours.

When should I see a doctor? People with any of the problems listed below should consult a doctor, because diarrhoea should be treated under medical advice in these cases: People with kidney disease including people who are producing very small amounts of urine or no urine. People with liver disease. People with diabetes. People on a low sodium or potassium diet. People who cannot drink or keep down fluids taken by mouth.

Who should not take Dioralyte? People with a blockage in the stomach or intestines. People who are allergic or intolerant to any ingredient of the medicine. Check the ingredients in the leaflet that comes with Dioralyte sachets if you know you have specific allergies or intolerances. Can I take Dioralyte while pregnant or breastfeeding? Yes - Dioralyte can be used safely during pregnancy and breastfeeding. What are the possible side effects of Dioralyte? Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways.

However, no side effects are expected from taking Dioralyte solution. If your child has diabetes, you should be aware that this medicine contains sugar. Contact your doctor or diabetes nurse for advice. Your doctor, pharmacist or nurse will be able to give you more information about Oral rehydration salts and about other medicines used to treat dehydration. The primary source for the information in this leaflet is the British National Formulary for Children.

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What is Oral rehydration salts available as? What is Dioralyte relief? What is Dioralyte relief used for? Replacing the fluids and electrolytes lost when you suffer from a bout of diarrhoea. Related Story. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.

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