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Hydralyte Ice Blocks (16) Orange

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$16.50

Hydralyte Ice Blocks Orange (16-pack) are frozen oral rehydration icy poles for children and adults dealing with gastro, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever or heavy exercise. Each ice block delivers the same scientifically-formulated electrolytes as Hydralyte liquid in a cool, sip-friendly format that even nauseous kids tolerate well.

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What are Hydralyte Ice Blocks?

Hydralyte Ice Blocks are frozen oral rehydration icy poles delivering the same World Health Organization-standard electrolyte formula as Hydralyte liquid. Designed for when drinking fluid is difficult - young children, nauseous patients, or anyone unwilling to drink during gastro - the cool ice-block format encourages slow sipping and helps replace water, sodium, potassium and glucose lost through vomiting, diarrhoea, fever or sweating.

When to use Hydralyte Ice Blocks

Gastroenteritis (gastro) with vomiting and diarrhoea.
Children who refuse to drink Hydralyte liquid.
Fever-related fluid loss.
Hot-weather dehydration in kids and adults.
Heavy exercise rehydration.
Post-vomiting fluid replacement.
School and daycare sick-day kits.

Hydralyte ingredients

Glucose (energy and aids sodium absorption).
Sodium chloride (salt for fluid balance).
Potassium citrate.
Sodium citrate.
Citric acid.
Natural orange flavour and colour.
WHO-standard reduced-osmolarity formula.

How to use Hydralyte Ice Blocks

Store in the freezer for at least 6 to 8 hours before use. Snap or cut open the top of the sachet. Children should sip the ice block slowly over 10 to 15 minutes. For mild dehydration, offer 1 to 2 ice blocks every hour until normal urine output and energy return. For moderate dehydration, follow medical advice.

How many Hydralyte Ice Blocks do you need?

Adults - 6 to 8 ice blocks over 4 to 6 hours for mild dehydration.
Children 6-12 years - 4 to 6 ice blocks over 4 to 6 hours.
Children 1-5 years - 2 to 4 ice blocks under parental supervision.
Infants under 1 - consult your doctor before using oral rehydration in infants.

Warnings and precautions

Not suitable for infants under 1 year without medical advice.
If vomiting or diarrhoea is severe or lasts more than 24 hours, see a doctor.
Signs of severe dehydration (lethargy, no urine, sunken eyes, dry mouth) need immediate medical attention.
People with kidney disease, heart failure or who are on sodium-restricted diets should consult their doctor first.
Store in the freezer at minus 18 degrees Celsius or colder.

Frequently asked questions

How are Hydralyte Ice Blocks different from regular icy poles?

Hydralyte Ice Blocks contain a medically-formulated balance of glucose, sodium, potassium and water based on the WHO oral rehydration standard. Regular icy poles are mostly sugar and water and can worsen dehydration during gastro.

Are Hydralyte Ice Blocks suitable for children?

Yes. Hydralyte Ice Blocks are designed to make rehydration easier for children who won't drink fluid during gastro. The cool ice-block format is comforting on sore stomachs and sip-friendly for nauseous kids.

How long do Hydralyte Ice Blocks last in the freezer?

Unopened Hydralyte Ice Blocks last until the printed expiry date when stored at minus 18 degrees Celsius or colder. Keep them in your freezer year-round so they are ready at the first sign of gastro.

Can I take Hydralyte Ice Blocks if I have diabetes?

Hydralyte Ice Blocks contain glucose, required for proper electrolyte absorption. People with diabetes can use them during illness-related dehydration but should monitor blood glucose more frequently.

Are Hydralyte ice blocks good for you?

They are an oral rehydration product that replaces fluid and electrolytes lost through vomiting, diarrhoea, heat or exercise. Used as directed they help maintain hydration; they are a rehydration aid rather than an everyday snack.

Can babies have Hydralyte ice blocks?

Hydralyte is formulated for the whole family, including babies (0 months and over). Follow the age-based dosing on the pack and seek medical advice if vomiting or diarrhoea persists, as dehydration is dangerous in under-5s.

How many ice blocks should I have?

It depends on age — see the pack. As a guide, under-12-months is 1 every 60 minutes, with older children able to have them more often. Have them steadily rather than all at once.

Are they better than water for rehydration?

For fluid lost through vomiting, diarrhoea or heat, an electrolyte product replaces the sodium and glucose that plain water does not.

Do they need to be frozen?

Freeze them to enjoy as icy poles; they can also be had chilled or at room temperature.