Energaid is best dissolved by slowly adding the contents of one sachet to 2 litres of warm water, stirring gently. A fine deposit of insoluble carrier may remain after dissolving the contents of the sachet, this being of no significance to product efficacy

Energaid is formulated to provide both high levels of sodium (133 mmol/l) to enable rapid water absorption and also to provide increased bicarbonate precursors for the correction of acidosis. It has been specifically formulated to be of greater calorific content than conventional oral rehydration solutions (ORS). It has been demonstrated (in independent trials) that Energaid is able to counter the hypoglycaemia and weight loss normally associated with conventional oral rehydration solutions, without interfering with rehydration. Faecal consistency may remain soft for the initial 48 hours post pure Energaid administration. This does not affect the rehydration process.