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Hydralyte Powder TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: sodium chloride + potassium citrate + glucose + citric acid

Brand name

(ARTG)

: Hydralyte Apple Blackcurrant Flavoured Electrolyte Powder

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Powder, oral
  • Oral

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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