- Gluten &
lactose free - Low
calorie - Natural
flavours - No artificial
preservatives - Suitable for
adults & kids - Vegan
friendly
FAST PROVEN HYDRATION
O.R.S Kids Hydration Tablets add a low-calorie electrolyte mix to water that allows your child's body to quickly absorb water and restore a healthy level of hydration. Formulated to World Health Organisation oral rehydration standards, O.R.S Kids is suitable for children from the age of 2 years and available in two tasty flavours (Blackcurrant & Strawberry).
Formulated by pharmacists
Formulated by pharmacists to World Health Organisation hydration standards
Two tasty flavours
Available in two tasty flavours (Blackcurrant & Strawberry)
Drop. Dissolve. Drink.
Drop, dissolve and drink normal drinking water
Trusted by parents
Vegan friendly, gluten free, lactose free and no artificial preservatives.
Strawberry
Ingredients: Glucose (sugar), Citric acid, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate, Sodium Chloride (salt), Potassium Chloride, Strawberry flavouring, Colour (Beetroot, extract, Beta-carotene), Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Sweetener (Sucralose), tablet binder (Polyvinylpyrrolidone).
Nutritional Info (1 tablet in 100ml water)
| Energy | 36kJ (8.6kcal) |
|---|---|
| Fat - of which saturates |
0g 0g |
| Carbohydrates - of which sugars |
1.826g 1.826g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Fibre | 0g |
| Sodium Chloride | 176g |
| Potassium Chloride | 150mg |
| Citric Acid | 429mg |
mmol/L
| Glucose | 101 |
| Sodium | 70 |
| Potassium | 20 |
| Chloride | 51 |
| Citrate | 22 |
Blackcurrant
Ingredients: Glucose (sugar), citric acid, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium chloride (salt), potassium chloride, colourant (beetroot), blackcurrant flavouring, polyethylene glycol 6000, sweetener (sucralose), tablet binder (Polyvinylpyrrolidone).
Nutritional Info (1 tablet in 100ml water)
| Energy | 36kJ (8.6kcal) |
|---|---|
| Fat - of which saturates |
0g 0g |
| Carbohydrates - of which sugars |
1.826g 1.826g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Fibre | 0g |
| Sodium Chloride | 176g |
| Citric Acid | 429mg |
| Potassium Chloride | 150mg |
mmol/L
| Glucose | 101 |
| Sodium | 70 |
| Potassium | 20 |
| Chloride | 51 |
| Citrate | 22 |
How do O.R.S Hydration Tablets work?
O.R.S Hydration Tablets use a precise combination of electrolytes, glucose, and minerals to replenish water and salts and help you to maintain a proper fluid balance.
Who uses O.R.S Hydration Tablets?
Anyone who may require hydration. O.R.S Hydration Tablets are used by professional athletes, people taking exercise and participating in sport, people travelling and those who may be suffering from low hydration levels.
Can I use O.R.S Hydration Tablets when travelling?
Yes, O.R.S Hydration Tablets are considered by many to be a travel essential. Flights, particularly long haul flights, hot climates or even a day of energetic skiing can all lead to low hydration levels.
Can I use O.R.S Hydration Tablets when I’m sick?
Yes. O.R.S Hydration Tablets should be used to restore healthy fluid balance.
Can children take O.R.S Hydration Tablets?
Yes. Children can safely use O.R.S Hydration Tablets, please follow instructions as indicated on the back of the pack. Please speak to your GP or a Pharmacist before using in children under the age of 3.
Does O.R.S make a fizzy drink?
No, the O.R.S solution is not carbonated. It is a still hydration drink when each tablet is fully dissolved.
Does O.R.S have a salty taste?
No. O.R.S Hydration Tablets do contain salts and electrolytes, but use sucralose and natural flavourings to create a lemon, blackcurrant, or strawberry hydration solution.
How long do O.R.S Hydration Tablets take to dissolve?
Each tablet can take a few minutes to fully dissolve depending on the temperature of water. The reasons O.R.S takes a few minutes to dissolve relative to some other soluble tablets include the following: Helps with the preparation of a homogeneous solution and even distribution of ingredients in water and thus better absorption by the body. Helps ensure the active ingredients are intact in hot conditions/climate where many people will be using O.R.S, for example when on holiday or working in warm conditions. To help ensure O.R.S can be stored with a 3-year shelf life and sold internationally, we have used a stronger binding agent to keep all the ingredients intact for longer and importantly in variable humidity conditions.
Can I mix O.R.S Hydration Tablets with other drinks?
No. O.R.S Hydration Tablets should only be dissolved in normal drinking water.
How many calories are there in each O.R.S Hydration Tablet?
Each tablet contains only 7.35 kcal when dissolved in 100ml of water.
Are O.R.S Hydration Tablets free from gluten and lactose?
Yes.
Are O.R.S Hydration Tablets vegetarian and vegan friendly?
Yes.
Do O.R.S Hydration Tablets contain aspartame?
No, they do not contain aspartame. O.R.S Hydration Tablets use sucralose and natural flavouring to create a tasty hydration solution.
How do you store O.R.S Hydration Tablets?
Store the tablets in the original tube and in a cool dry place at room temperature. Try to use the solution immediately once prepared. Do not store the solution for more than 8 hours outside of the refrigerator. The solution can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24 hours.
Can diabetics use O.R.S Hydration Tablets?
If you are a Diabetic patient and plan to use O.R.S Hydration Tablets, please consider that each tablet contains 1.635 grams of glucose. It is advisable to consult your GP or a Pharmacist before taking O.R.S.
Can patients with high blood pressure or cardiac disease use O.R.S Hydration Tablets?
People suffering from high blood pressure and/or cardiac disease should consider that each tablet contains 177 mg of sodium chloride. It is advisable to consult your GP or a Pharmacist before taking O.R.S Hydration Tablets.
How do I prepare O.R.S for infants and Children up to 10KG?
1. Dissolve one tablet in 100 ml drinking water (even if you need less solution, each tablet must be dissolved in 100 ml of water). 2. Wait until the tablet is fully dissolved (stir if required). 3. Give 10 ml of solution per kg body weight each time the body’s fluid needs to be maintained. Always give O.R.S solution to young children in small quantities over an extended period of a time (for example, a small quantity every few minutes). This way the solution is absorbed efficiently in the body. * Never dissolve O.R.S in baby formula milk. Preferably, give O.R.S before bottle-feeding or breastfeeding to help sufficient amounts to be consumed more easily. Afterwards, feed as normal.
Does O.R.S cause any side effects?
Most people do not suffer any side effects whilst using O.R.S Hydration Tablets, if you do experience any side effects stop using O.R.S and seek medical advice.
How can I contact you?
Please email info@clinova.co.uk and somebody from our team will be in touch.
