Hydration Tablets ORS Hydration Tablets, Natural Lemon Flavour, 72 Count

A drink made from a dissolving tablet

O.R.S tablets fizz in ordinary drinking water to make a lemon-flavoured electrolyte drink, which makes them handy for travel, hot weather or exercise. The manufacturer states they are formulated by pharmacists to World Health Organization oral rehydration standards. The tablets are made for both adults and children.

Electrolytes with a little glucose

Each serving pairs potassium chloride and sodium chloride with dextrose, a form of glucose, for 17 kcal per serving. Sucralose sweetens the drink, and riboflavin is also listed. The manufacturer describes the formula as vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free and halal.

What comes in the box

The box contains 72 tablets, packed as six tubes of 12, so a tube can go in a bag or glovebox. It measures about 12.3 x 8.2 x 9.6 cm and weighs around 330 g. Strawberry and blackcurrant versions are also made.

How to use

For general hydration, dissolve 2 tablets in 200 ml of water and drink. For sport and exercise, dissolve 2 tablets in 500 ml of water and drink before, during and after activity. For children aged 3 to 6, give 10 ml of the dissolved solution per kg of body weight in small sips. Adults should not take more than 24 tablets in 24 hours, and children no more than 10 tablets in 24 hours.

Before you choose

Keep out of the sight and reach of children, and do not exceed the recommended daily dose, as taking more may be harmful. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have diabetes, follow a low-sodium diet, have an intestinal obstruction or have liver or kidney problems. Food supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Not a substitute for a varied diet. Keep out of reach of children. Consult a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision.

Full ingredients

Dextrose (Glucose), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Natural Lemon Flavouring (Maltodextrin, Acacia Gum, Flavouring Preparations), Maize Starch, Sweetener (Sucralose), Riboflavin.

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