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Oral Rehydration (Pharmacy Health) TM
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Active ingredients: sodium chloride + potassium chloride + glucose + citric acid
Pack: Oral Rehydration (Pharmacy Health) powder for oral liquid, 10 x 4.9 g sachets
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY HEALTH ORAL REHYDRATION oral powder sachetWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
To treat and prevent dehydration due to diarrhoea and traveller's gastroenteritis in all age groups.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Powder
- Oral
- White free flowing powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1 carton of 10 sachets pack
Reporting side effects
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