O.R.S Hydration Tablets – Blackcurrant are effervescent electrolyte tablets formulated by pharmacists to support fast and effective hydration. They combine glucose with essential electrolytes including sodium and potassium, helping replenish water and salts lost through exercise, hot weather, travel or everyday dehydration. The formulation follows World Health Organization oral rehydration principles and is designed to help the body absorb and retain fluids effectively.
With a natural blackcurrant flavour, the tablets are low in calories and suitable for adults and children. They are also vegan-friendly, gluten-free and lactose-free, with no artificial preservatives or aspartame.
Key Benefits
- Helps replenish fluids and essential electrolytes.
- Contains sodium, potassium and glucose for effective hydration.
- Useful during exercise, travel, hot weather or periods of increased fluid loss.
- Formulated by pharmacists following WHO hydration principles.
- Convenient effervescent tablets that dissolve in drinking water.
- Low-calorie formulation.
- Vegan-friendly.
- Gluten-free and lactose-free.
- No artificial preservatives or aspartame.
- Pack Size: 24 tablets
Key Ingredients
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Glucose (Dextrose) – Provides carbohydrate and works alongside sodium to support efficient fluid absorption.
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Sodium Chloride & Sodium Bicarbonate – Provide sodium, an important electrolyte involved in maintaining fluid balance.
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Potassium Chloride – Provides potassium, an electrolyte that contributes to normal muscle and nervous system function.
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Natural Blackcurrant Flavouring – Gives the drink its blackcurrant taste.
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Sucralose – Provides sweetness without aspartame.
How to Use
- Dissolve 2 tablets in 200ml of normal drinking water and allow them to dissolve completely before drinking.
- Use when additional hydration is required, such as during exercise, travelling or hot weather.
- For children under 3 years, O.R.S should only be used under the instruction or supervision of a doctor or pharmacist.
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Never dissolve O.R.S tablets in baby formula milk.
Full Ingredients
Dextrose (Glucose), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate), Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Colour (Beetroot Juice Concentrate, Maltodextrin), Natural Blackcurrant Flavouring (Natural Flavouring Substances, Silicon Dioxide, Flavouring Preparation), Maize Starch, Sweetener (Sucralose).
Warnings
- Always dissolve the tablets in the recommended amount of water before consuming.
- Do not dissolve in baby formula milk.
- Children under 3 years should only use the product under medical or pharmacist supervision.
- If dehydration is severe or persistent, or is accompanied by significant vomiting, diarrhoea or other concerning symptoms, seek medical advice.
- If you experience an adverse reaction, stop using the product and seek medical advice.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of young children.
- Store according to the instructions on the packaging.