Hydralyte Ice Block Lemonade 16pk

Hydralyte Electrolyte Ice Blocks help replace the water and electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhoea, and can also help manage dehydration caused by heavy sweating.

Used for / Benefits

• Helps replace water and electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhoea
• Helps manage dehydration from heavy sweating caused by hot or dry environments, fever or strenuous exercise
• Easier to take when nausea makes drinking difficult — sucked slowly as a frozen block
• Children tend to see them as a frozen treat rather than a medicine
• Suitable for the whole family, including babies and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers

Product details

• Dosage form: Frozen electrolyte ice block
• Pack size: 16 x 62.5ml
• Flavour: Lemonade (colour free)
• Suitable for: The whole family, including babies and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
• Brand: Hydralyte

Ingredients

Active ingredients per 62.5ml ice block: glucose monohydrate 1g, citric acid monohydrate 300mg, sodium (from sodium chloride) 61.5mg and potassium (from potassium citrate) 50mg.

Each 62.5ml ice block contains 77mg of sodium and 54mg of potassium.

This product also contains: Purified water, carmellose sodium, natural flavour, sucralose, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate.

Directions

Preparation: place the ice blocks in the freezer. When frozen, cut open one end with clean scissors, push the block out from the uncut end and suck small amounts until consumed. They may also be consumed unfrozen.

For dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea:

• Under 12 months: 1 ice block every 60 minutes, maximum 16 per day
• 1 to 3 years: 1 ice block every 60 minutes, maximum 24 per day
• 3 to 6 years: 1 ice block every 30 minutes, maximum 32 per day
• 6 to 12 years: 2 ice blocks every 30 minutes, maximum 43 per day
• 12 years to adult: 3 ice blocks every 30 minutes, maximum 64 per day

For dehydration due to other causes: take Hydralyte when thirsty or when showing signs of dehydration. Do not exceed the maximum daily dosage.

Warnings

• Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than 6 hours in infants under 6 months, 12 hours in children under 3 years, 24 hours in children aged 3 to 6 years, or 48 hours in adults and children over 6 years.
• Be aware that dehydration due to vomiting or diarrhoea can be dangerous in babies and children under 5 years old, and in elderly people.
• Do not exceed the maximum daily dosage.
• Store below 30°C.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.