Walyte
Walyte is an Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) formulation prepared according to WHO recommendations. It contains essential electrolytes like sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium citrate, and anhydrous dextrose. It assists in restoring the body's natural water and electrolyte balance, preventing severe dehydration.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dissolve the contents of the sachet in the specified amount of clean drinking water (usually 1 sachet in 1 liter or 200 ml of water, as instructed on the pack). Drink in small, frequent sips. Do not boil the solution after reconstitution. Consume within 24 hours of preparation.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 200 to 400 ml of reconstituted solution
- Frequency
- Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips
- Tracking Notes
- Seek medical supervision. Use a sterile syringe or spoon to feed.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 400 to 600 ml of reconstituted solution
- Frequency
- Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips
- Tracking Notes
- Continue breastfeeding. Stop feeding if the child vomits, wait 10 minutes, and restart slowly.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 600 to 800 ml of reconstituted solution
- Frequency
- Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips
- Tracking Notes
- Monitor for signs of hydration recovery like normal urination.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 800 to 1200 ml of reconstituted solution
- Frequency
- Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips
- Tracking Notes
- Offer additional plain water if the child requests it.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 1200 to 1600 ml of reconstituted solution
- Frequency
- Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips
- Tracking Notes
- Instruct the patient to drink slowly to avoid inducing nausea.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 200 to 400 ml of reconstituted solution | Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips | Seek medical supervision. Use a sterile syringe or spoon to feed. |
| 5-7 kg | 400 to 600 ml of reconstituted solution | Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips | Continue breastfeeding. Stop feeding if the child vomits, wait 10 minutes, and restart slowly. |
| 8-10 kg | 600 to 800 ml of reconstituted solution | Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips | Monitor for signs of hydration recovery like normal urination. |
| 11-15 kg | 800 to 1200 ml of reconstituted solution | Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips | Offer additional plain water if the child requests it. |
| 16-20 kg | 1200 to 1600 ml of reconstituted solution | Administer slowly over 4 hours in small sips | Instruct the patient to drink slowly to avoid inducing nausea. |
Formulation
Purpose
Oral rehydration therapy to restore fluids and electrolytes lost due to dehydration caused by diarrhea, vomiting, gastroenteritis, heat stroke, or heavy exercise.
Generic Name
Oral Rehydration Salts (WHO Formula)Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.