Repalyte+Sachets

=Repalyte Sachets=

How it works
Provides fluid, electrolyte and glucose replacement - usually due to loss caused by diarrhoea //The formulation of glucose + electrolyte stimulates sodium-coupled glucose co-transport, stimulating the resorption of salt and water//

Questions to Ask
//not required//

How to take
Follow the instructions carefully to ensure solution is of the right concentration. //too high will cause hypernatraemia, whereas too low will render the Repalyte less effective in providing rehydration.// 1. Fill plastic measure to the line (200mL) with fresh, cold drinking water 2. Empty contents of one Repalyte sachet into water 3. Stir well 4. At this correct strength, it can be drunk until thirst is satisfied. - otherwise, 1-2 sachets after each loose motion (each sachet has to be made up to **200mL** with **only water**) - child should have at least 8 sachets in the next 24hrs - if child is not eating much, you can slowly increase foods in the next few days

Side effects
none reported

Other advice?
- children can dehydrate rapidly, so careful monitoring is essential - replacement solutions may be better tolerated if frozen and presented as an iceblock - avoidance of dairy products for duration may be beneficial - always try to drink the recommended amount of Repalyte (at least) every day. If in doubt, more Repalyte solution should be drunk than less. - In children: antidiarrhoeals should not be used: use does not reduce fluid and electrolyte loss, may delay expulsion of organisms and may cause adverse effects - however, could take 'Gastro-Stop', 'Imodium' if Repalyte cannot be taken (if child is over 12years of age)

CMI
[|Vomiting and Diarrhoea Self-care Card] [|Gastroenteritis in Children] [|Diarrhoea in young children]