SALAMEX® O.R.S. Effervescent Tablets
How this product works
In simple terms, if your body loses more fluid than it takes in, dehydration can pose a real threat to your well-being. Your intestines need to obtain fluid from food residues. For example, glucose (grape sugar) and minerals are vital. Salamex® Oral Rehydration Salt has been designed to be taken in a palatable, user-friendly way so that both you and your child can benefit from its fluid restoration qualities. By drinking these salts dissolved in the correct amount of water your intestines can be helped to restore the body's required fluid content.
Always remember: you or your child must continue to take in enough fluids as a matter of course.
How to use this product
Please note: "the prepared solution" and "the effervescent tablet/s" when used in text in this website, always refer to Salamex® O.R.S.. Also, "the prepared solution" will have been made up by the user of the product in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instruction leaflet.
Instructions for use:
Making the solution: completely dissolve one effervescent tablet per 100 ml of drinking water or cooled tea (sugar-free). If the water quality is not good, boil the water first and allow to cool before mixing the solution.
Always remember: you must dissolve one effervescent tablet per 100 ml of drinking water or sugar-free cooled tea, even if you need less. You can throw away any solution you do not use, or you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Method of administration:
Drink the solution slowly (have it drunk slowly), swallowing small sips, as this encourages correct absorption. With babies, you can provide them with small amounts of the Salamex® O.R.S. solution to swallow every few minutes, using a spoon or a teat, and as regularly as possible.
Always remember: only use the effervescent tablets in dissolved form. Only dissolve a tablet in good quality water (this can be non-sparkling mineral water) or cooled sugar-free tea. DO NOT add sugar or any drinks that contain sugar, such as lemonade or fruit juice, or milk to the solution. DO NOT make up Salamex® O.R.S. solution and baby food together. NEVER dissolve Salamex® O.R.S. in baby food.
Drink the solution (have it drunk) immediately after it has been prepared. Prepared solution may be kept in the refridgerator for up to 24 hours BUT FOR NO LONGER than 24 hours.
Always remember: the prepared solution must not be heated up. When using the prepared solution you or your child can continue eating and drinking normally. If you have stomach cramps, it is advisable to eat small portions. In the case of vomiting, it is sensible to continue using the prepared solution, even if some is ejected again.
Give infants the prepared solution BEFORE breast-feeding or bottle-feeding. You can carry on breast-feeding or giving baby food as normal and this does not have to be reduced. The baby food does not have to be diluted. Allow the baby to drink until it has had enough.
How long you should use this product:
You can use the prepared solution for as long as the condition persists.
How to manage and to store this product:
a) Hygiene
If the fluid loss is as a result of diarrhoea, observe the following rules, as diarrhoea can be contagious:
Always remember: wash your hands (or your child's) thoroughly after using the toilet and after dealing with children with diarrhoea. If a child has diarrhoea, ensure that its nappies are changed regularly. Ensure toys, beakers, cutlery and cooking implements are thoroughly cleaned after use. Ensure the toilet and work surfaces are spotlessly clean.
b) Storage, disposal and use-by date
Keep the effervescent tablets in the original packaging dry and not above 25 °C. Following preparation of the solution, it can be kept in a refrigerator for no longer than 24 hours. Prepared solution that has not been used can be poured down a sink or toilet without risk of harm to the environment.
The effervescent tablets can be used up to the date given on the packaging. Outdated effervescent tablets can be added to your household waste with no risk of harm to the environment. You can put this leaflet and the tube with old paper. You can also hand in the effervescent tablets at your pharmacy.
Always remember: if you have any doubts, you can always ask your pharmacist or doctor (GP) for advice.