Buy ORS Hydration Tablets in blackcurrant flavour
ORS Hydration Tablets in blackcurrant flavour are designed to help to hydrate your body whenever you need it most. If you’re feeling dehydrated and need a reliable source of rehydration, ORS Hydration Tablets could be right for you. Here at Chemist4U, we stock ORS Hydration Tablets in blackcurrant, lemon, and strawberry flavours and in packs of 12 or 24 tablets.
How you can become dehydrated
There are many ways your body can become dehydrated, leaving you searching for a way to give your body the water it so desperately needs. Some of the most common causes of hydration are:
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Diabetes
- Heatstroke
- Sweating from exercise
- Too much alcohol
- Taking medicines which make you use the bathroom
- Having a high temperature
How rehydration tablets work
ORS Hydration Tablets contain a specially designed formula of salts, glucose, and essential minerals. These work together to help your body to boost its hydration levels, correcting electrolyte imbalance and increasing fluid absorption in the process.
How to take ORS Hydration Tablets
For adults and children over the age of 6, dissolve 2 ORS Hydration Tablets in 200ml of water, stirring if necessary. Drink the solution right away. If you want to use ORS Hydration Tablets as a sports drink, dissolve 1 – 2 tablets in 500ml of water and drink during or after exercise. For information about how to prepare ORS Hydration Tablets for children between the ages of 3 and 6, please read the patient information leaflet.
When ORS Hydration Tablets should not be used
ORS Hydration Tablets are not suitable for use by those under the age of 3. Do not use ORS Hydration Tablets if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients. This product should not be used by those who have intestinal obstruction (blocked bowel), or liver or kidney problems. Speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before using ORS Hydration Tablets if you:
- Have diabetes
- Are on a low sodium diet
- Are on a low potassium diet
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
Active Ingredients
- Glucose
- Sodium Chloride
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2023
Dehydration in Babies and Children and How to Treat it
Dehydration can be a real problem when your child is sick, especially if they’re struggling to keep food and drink down.
When they’re unwell, making sure they get enough fluids is essential, and it will help both you and your child feel better in the long run.
If you’re worried about dehydration affecting your child, you’ve come to the right place, as we’re going to take a look at what dehydration means for children and what you can do to help.
What is Dehydration and What are its Symptoms?
Have you drunk enough water today? If you aren’t drinking enough then hydration could be a real problem for you, especially if you get sick.
Dehydration can affect anyone, young, old, and in between, and it may be more common than you’d think!
Let’s take a look at what dehydration is, what causes it, and all of the nasty effects it can have on your body.
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