Children who are under the age of two should only be given Dioralyte after seeking medical advice from a doctor. You doctor will be able to tell you how much Dioralyte to give to your baby, taking into account their weight and particular circumstances.
The doctor will normally recommend an amount of Dioralyte which is equal to your child’s usual liquid intake over a 24 hour period. Always listen to your doctor and carefully follow their instructions.
If you are breastfeeding your child it is important to give them Dioralyte first before allowing them to breast feed. If your baby is using Dioralyte then you might find that they will need less breast milk than usual, so you may need to express some milk yourself afterwards.
Fresh drinking water should be used to mix the solution for children. For babies it is a good idea to boil and then cool the water before dissolving the solution.