
Health Professionals
Ingredient list
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Dosage instructions
Ice Blocks
| Age in years | Recommended Dosage |
| Under 3 years | 1 x 62.5 mL block every 60 min |
| 3–6 years | 1 x 62.5 mL block every 30 min |
| 7–12 years | 2 x 62.5 mL blocks every 30 min |
| 12– Adult | 3 x 62.5 mL blocks every 30 min |
Liquid (includes solution from Powder)
| Age in years | Recommended Dosage |
| Under 3 years | 100mL every 90 min |
| 3–6 years | 100mL every 60 min |
| 7–12 years | 100mL every 30 min |
| 12– Adult |
200mL every 30 min |
Training Modules
Pharmacist and Pharmacy Assistants:
Certificate of Merit Training Manual and Questionnaire for Pharmacy Assistants
GP’s and Nurses
Management of Dehydration in children with Gastroenteritis and Management of Dehydration in Adults
Tips for the Adventure /intrepid Traveller
Other relevent information on management of dehydration
- Australian Family Physician June 2008 edition.
- Pharmaceutical Society of Australia / Fact Cards.
- www.rch.org.au (Melbourne Childrens Hospital)
- www.sch.edu.au (Sydney Childrens Hospital)
- Aged Care Guidelines for dehydration
- Oral Fluid Intake Chart