O.R.S Immune Juicy Orange Flavour - 20 Tablets

O.R.S Immune Juicy Orange Flavour Oral Rehydration Salts - 20 Tablets

You can restore your body's fluid and electrolyte balance with these effervescent tablets that dissolve in water to create a medically formulated rehydration solution. Each tablet contains the precise combination of glucose and electrolytes recommended by the World Health Organisation for treating fluid loss from diarrhoea, vomiting, or excessive sweating.

The juicy orange flavour makes the solution more palatable when you're feeling unwell, encouraging you to drink the full amount needed for effective rehydration. These tablets are particularly useful when you're experiencing gastroenteritis, food poisoning, or other conditions that cause rapid fluid loss.

How These Rehydration Tablets Work in Your Body

When you dissolve one tablet in 200ml of water, you create a solution that contains the optimal ratio of sodium, chloride, potassium, and glucose. This combination works through a process called co-transport, where glucose helps your intestines absorb sodium and water more efficiently than water alone.

The electrolytes replace those lost through diarrhoea or vomiting, whilst the glucose provides energy and enhances fluid absorption. This mechanism helps restore your normal hydration levels more quickly than drinking plain water, which can sometimes worsen electrolyte imbalances. If you're dealing with ongoing digestive issues, you might also benefit from exploring our diarrhoea treatments for comprehensive symptom management.

Who Should Use These Electrolyte Replacement Tablets

These oral rehydration salts are suitable for adults and children over 12 years who are experiencing fluid loss from various causes. You should consider using them if you're dealing with acute diarrhoea, vomiting, or situations where you've lost significant fluids through sweating.

The tablets are particularly beneficial for:

• Adults recovering from gastroenteritis or food poisoning
• People experiencing traveller's diarrhoea
• Individuals who have lost fluids through excessive sweating during illness
• Those who need rapid rehydration following vomiting episodes

Why Orange Flavouring Improves Treatment Compliance

The natural orange flavouring in these tablets serves a medical purpose beyond taste preference. When you're experiencing nausea or have an upset stomach, plain rehydration solutions can be difficult to tolerate, leading to incomplete treatment and continued dehydration.

The pleasant orange taste encourages you to drink the full recommended amount, ensuring you receive the complete therapeutic benefit. This flavouring doesn't interfere with the medical formulation but makes the treatment more acceptable when your appetite and taste preferences are affected by illness.

Storage Requirements and Shelf Life Considerations

You should store these tablets in a cool, dry place below 25°C and keep them in their original packaging until use. The effervescent formulation requires protection from moisture to maintain effectiveness, so always replace the cap tightly after removing tablets.

Once dissolved in water, you should drink the solution within one hour for optimal effectiveness and safety. Don't prepare solutions in advance or store prepared solutions, as this can affect both the therapeutic properties and increase the risk of bacterial contamination. For additional digestive support during recovery, consider our range of vitamins and supplements to help restore your nutritional balance.

This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking other medicines.