![]() ![]() They reduce the amount of water that is released into the gut during an episode of diarrhoea. These are designed to be used with rehydration treatment. Rehydration drinks are cheap and readily available in the UK and are the best treatment. Home-made salt/sugar mixtures are used in developing countries if rehydration drinks are not available but they have to be made carefully, as too much salt can be dangerous. Children often prefer the taste of this to water or rehydration drinks, and so it can be easier to get them to take small amounts regularly. Apple juice should be diluted 50:50 with water. In children with gastroenteritis, diluted fruit juice (especially apple juice) can be useful, and may be as good as rehydration drinks in some cases. However, the small amount of sugar and salt helps the water to be absorbed better from the gut into the body. Rehydration drinks provide a good balance of water, salts and sugar. (The sachets are also available on prescription.) You add the contents of the sachet to water. They are made from sachets that you can buy from pharmacies (eg, Dioralyte®). Rehydration drinks are recommended for people who are frail, or over the age of 60, or who have underlying health problems. It is best not to have drinks that contain a lot of sugar, such as cola or pop, as they can sometimes make diarrhoea worse. A doctor will advise on how much to drink if you are dehydrated.įor most adults, fluids drunk to keep hydrated should mainly be water. You will need to drink even more if you are dehydrated. ![]() For example, a sip every 2-3 minutes but making sure that your total intake is as described above.
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