What is Hydralyte? Uses, warnings & side effects

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Some liquid brands of this medicine should not be used more than 48 hours (2 days) after the medicine was opened. Follow the instructions on the medicine label, and throw out medicine that has been open for more than 48 hours.

The liquid medicine that comes in a plastic sleeve can be frozen and eaten as a popsicle. You can also pour the medicine from the sleeve into a cup or glass to drink. Throw out any of the medicine that you do not use right away.

Do not add additional water or juice to the liquid brands of this medicine. Adding more liquids can cause the medicine not to work as well.

Do not heat the liquid medicine.

To use the powder medicine, follow the directions on the packet. Mix the powder with the correct amount of water in a cup or glass, and stir until all the powder is dissolved. Refrigerate any unused medicine in a closed container. Throw out any unused medicine after 24 hours (1 day).

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Dispose of outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Throw out any liquid medicine that has been open for longer than 48 hours (2 days). Throw out any of the powder medicine that has been open for longer than 24 hours (1 days).

After using the liquid medicine from the reclosable bottle, put the cap back on the bottle, and store any unused portion in the refrigerator.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to potassium citrate, sodium chloride (salt), or sodium citrate. Do not give this medicine to a child who has had an allergic reaction to potassium citrate, sodium chloride (salt), or sodium citrate.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child has kidney failure.

If your or your child's diarrhea or vomiting continues or gets worse, or if you or your child has sunken eyes, extreme thirst, or severe drowsiness, call your doctor or healthcare provider right away.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child has kidney failure.

If your or your child's diarrhea or vomiting continues or gets worse, or if you or your child has sunken eyes, extreme thirst, or severe drowsiness, call your doctor or healthcare provider right away.