O.R.S Hydration Tablets — Lemon
Pharmacist-formulated electrolyte tablets designed for fast and effective rehydration. The formula combines sodium, potassium and chloride with a small amount of glucose, helping replenish fluids and electrolytes lost through exercise, hot weather, travel, illness or everyday dehydration. Formulated in line with World Health Organization oral rehydration principles.
Naturally lemon-flavoured, vegan-friendly, gluten-free and lactose-free, with no artificial preservatives or aspartame. Suitable for adults and children when used according to the directions.
Key Benefits
- Helps replenish fluids and electrolytes
- Provides sodium, potassium and chloride
- Contains glucose to complement the electrolyte formulation
- Suitable for hydration during exercise, travel and hot weather
- Can help replace fluids during vomiting or diarrhoea; persistent symptoms require medical advice
- Low calorie — approximately 17 kcal per prepared 200ml serving
- Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and lactose-free
- No aspartame or artificial preservatives
Key Ingredients
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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, which contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function.
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Dextrose (Glucose) — works alongside electrolytes as part of the oral rehydration formulation.
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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) — contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
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Natural Lemon Flavouring — provides a refreshing lemon taste.
How to Use
For everyday hydration, dissolve 2 tablets in 200ml of drinking water. Allow the tablets to dissolve completely before drinking.
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Children aged 6+: 200ml of prepared solution when required.
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Children aged 3–6: 10ml of prepared solution per kg of body weight, in small sips.
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Children under 3: Use only under the guidance or supervision of a healthcare professional.
Never dissolve O.R.S in baby formula milk. Use prepared solution within 8 hours, or within 24 hours if refrigerated.
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.
Warnings
- Always dissolve the tablets in the recommended amount of water before use.
- Children under 3 years should only use O.R.S under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
- Never dissolve the tablets directly in infant formula.
- People with diabetes should be aware that the tablets contain glucose.
- People with high blood pressure or heart disease should consider the product's sodium content and seek professional advice if appropriate.
- If vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration is severe or persistent, seek medical advice.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.