The optimal level of sugar, and not a grain more.
When to use, how much to take & answers to the most common questions.
If you are taking Hydralyte due to vomiting or diarrhea, be sure to consult your doctor promptly those issues continue for more than:
If you have kidney disease or a kidney condition, are taking heart or blood pressure medication, are pregnant, or have any other medical conditions, discuss with your healthcare provider before use.
We cannot advise you to use the product beyond its expiry date.
There are many benefits of electrolytes for dogs and cats. Unfortunately we only made Hydralyte specifically for humans, so although we cannot advise you to give Hydralyte to your best (pet) friend, we do suggest you consult your veterinarian.
If you'd like to try Hydralyte frozen, we highly recommend you try our Freezer Pops. Freezing tablets or powders may make the product less effective. Please follow directions for use on Hydralyte packaging.
Drink Hydralyte when thirsty or exhibiting signs of dehydration, or while symptoms persist. However, seek medical advice if vomiting or diarrhea persists for more than:
If you are taking Hydralyte for a chronic medical condition, ensure you are seeking the advice of your doctor regarding the long-term management of your condition.
Hydralyte contains 1.5-1.6 glucose monohydrate per 4fl oz (100 ml). (Equivalent to 1.45 g Glucose anhydrous)
For people with diabetes this amount of glucose may or may not be considered safe depending on your blood glucose control and medication use. This applies to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Always consult your healthcare professional before adding a new product to your diet.
When unwell with diarrhea or vomiting, it is important to replace your body’s lost electrolytes, even for people with diabetes. Hydralyte can help provide important electrolytes, even for people with diabetes. Hydralyte can help provide important electrolytes and a small amount of glucose to help maintain blood glucose levels. Monitoring of blood glucose levels during any illness is very important.
If you have vomiting and diarrhea with considerable fluid loss, you should consult your healthcare professional and discuss monitoring and management of your glucose levels.
The powder may clump over time, particularly if held at temperatures above 86 °F (30 °C). This is a natural process due to a small quantity of moisture held in the ingredient crystals (e.g., glucose).
If the powder is clumped, but quite dry, there is no quality defect. It will dissolve in water and the active ingredients remain effective.
If the powder appears moist or very sticky, we can provide you with a replacement.
Hydralyte is generally safe to use in children 1-3 years of age; however, you should consult the child’s healthcare professional prior to use. Refer to product packaging for usage directions (see question 26).
Hydralyte in all children should be used with the supervision of a healthcare professional. Please refer to product packaging for usage directions in children under 12 months of age.
For very young infants it is advised to give small quantities of Hydralyte slowly and regularly (e.g., 1 teaspoon every 10 minutes). Ensure you have seen a healthcare provider promptly.
Continue with breast or formula-feeding of infants between sips of Hydralyte.
Directions and Dosing
| Dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea | ||
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| Age | Take in first 6 hours (packets) | Maximum per day (packets) |
| Less than 12 months | 1 – 2 | 5 |
| 1 – 3 years | 2 – 3 | 8 |
| 3 – 6 years | 3 – 4 | 10 |
| 6 – 12 years | 4 – 8 | 13 |
| 12 – Adult | 8 – 10 | 20 |
| After the first day, consume a daily volume less than the maximum per day, as directed by your doctor. | ||
Note: 1 packet prepares 200 mL (7 fl oz)
Guidance:
During the first 6 hours:
After 6 hours:
| Dehydration due to fever and heavy sweating | ||
|---|---|---|
| Children 10 – 13 years | Take up to 4 packets per day for up to 3 days or as directed by your doctor | |
| 13 years to Adult | Take up to 7 packets per day for up to 3 days or as directed by your doctor | |
Directions and Dosing
| Dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea | ||
|---|---|---|
| Age | Take in first 6 hours (fl oz) | Maximum per day (fl oz) |
| Less than 12 months | 7 – 14 | 34 |
| 1 – 3 years | 14 – 20 | 50 |
| 3 – 6 years | 20 – 30 | 68 |
| 6 – 12 years | 30 – 50 | 90 |
| 12 – Adult | 50 – 68 | 135 |
Guidance:
During the first 6 hours:
After 6 hours:
| Dehydration due to fever and heavy sweating | ||
|---|---|---|
| Children 10 – 13 years | Take up to 4 x 7 fl oz per day for up to 3 days or as directed by your doctor | |
| 13 years to Adult | Take up to 7 x 7 fl oz per day for up to 3 days or as directed by your doctor | |
Patients should not take more Hydralyte than is advised on the packaging. Please refer to Hydralyte packaging for usage directions.
If you're pregnant or nursing, congratulations! Hydralyte is safe to consume if you're pregnant or nursing but we always recommend you consult with your doctor.
We know, the saying 'use under medical supervision’ can seem scary, but Hydralyte was created as a medical food first & foremost.
As such, it is a food formulated to be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional for the dietary management of dehydration.
We have a sneaky suspicion that you'll love Hydralyte so much that leftovers will be few and far between. However, in the case that you don't sip all of this deliciousness at once:
We also provide all of this information on our label/packing, so please be sure to take a look if you have any further questions.
The dosage depends on a few factors, such as age and weight. Here are the basics of how much Hydralyte to use.
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Tired or have a headache, start small
If a headache creeps up or you feel some fatigue, start with a packet or two (if in powder form). See how you feel from there. It’s best to start with the least amount and increase gradually.
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Fairly thirsty or dehydrated already
If you’ve barely drunk water, had a really sweaty workout or just got in from a very hot day, the middle dose of Hydralyte (halfway on the spectrum of what’s on package) is probably perfect. |
Serious fever, sickness, diarrhea or vomiting
If you’re having intense symptoms, your body has likely lost a lot of fluid already. You likely need the higher level of doses recommended on the package, but do consult your doctor for severe or “serious” dehydration. Learn more here. |
For full directions of use (for vomiting and diarrhea or fever or heavy sweating) refer to the product page here.
We've compiled answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions, send us an email!
The content of this FAQ document is not intended to replace medical advice offered by physicians and should not be construed as rendering medical advice.
