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Managing dehydration with Hydralyte® ADVERTISEMENT Most healthy individuals drink adequate amounts of fluid to maintain their body water balance — but fluid losses can easily outpace oral intakes due to ‘everyday’ causes such as excessive sweating, vomiting and diarrhoea.1 Recognising the signs of dehydration early and choosing the appropriate oral rehydration solution (ORS) is an important first step in managing mild to moderate dehydration.2-4 Make rehydration simple with Hydralyte Using an ORS — such as Hydralyte — is a simple, proven intervention that helps rehydrate patients faster than water alone.2,5 ORS need to have an optimal balance of sodium and glucose — glucose to facilitate the absorption of sodium (and water) in the small intestine, and sodium and potassium to help restore electrolyte balance.2 Not all ORS are the same and ORS are not the same as sports or energy drinks. The Hydralyte range is specifically formulated for effective hydration: ✔ With the correct balance of sodium and glucose in-line with WHO ORS recommendations ✔ Are hypotonic — allowing effective rehydration while minimising potential side effects such as a feeling of fullness/bloating ✔ Have a lower sodium content — formulated specifically for the diets of developed countries ✔ Contain low sugar ✔ Are suitable for all age populations (0–Adult) ✔ Available in a variety of formats and flavours For further information contact Care Pharmaceuticals: FREECALL Australia 1800 788 870 www.hydralyte.com.au References \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\[Short reference version\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\] 1. Cheuvront SN, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013;97(3):455-62. 2. World Health Organization (WHO). Oral rehydration salts. Production of the new ORS. 2006. Available at: https://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/fch_cah_06_1/en/ (accessed May 2020). 3. Harris C, et al. Aust Fam Physician. 2008;37(6 Spec No):22-9. 4. Woodward, M. Guidelines to effective hydration in aged care facilities. Aged & Residential Care Services, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. April 2013. Available at: https://www.semanticscholar.org (accessed May 2020). 5. Wright EM, et al. Physiol Rev. 2011;91(2):733-94. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.