Oral Rehydration/Electrolyte Maintenance

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Includes any products that can be described/observed as a preparation which is intended to rehydrate and maintain electrolyte balance in the body, by replacing fluid lost through exercise or due to sickness such as diarrhoea or vomiting. Includes products such as Liquid Remedies, Soluble Powder Remedies and Tablet Remedies.

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Excludes products such as Oral Rehydration/Electrolyte Maintenance obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, Diarrhoea and Nausea Remedies, General/Multi-use Remedies that do not treat one specific ailment, that is they treat a variety of ailments and Sport Rehydration Drinks/Fluids.

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GPC code: 10000869
Level: brick
Path: Healthcare › Health Treatments/Aids › Gastrointestinal Remedy Products
Publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
GPC definition: Includes any products that can be described/observed as a preparation which is intended to rehydrate and maintain electrolyte balance in the body, by replacing fluid lost through exercise or due to sickness such as diarrhoea or vomiting. Includes products such as Liquid Remedies, Soluble Powder Remedies and Tablet Remedies.
Excludes: Excludes products such as Oral Rehydration/Electrolyte Maintenance obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, Diarrhoea and Nausea Remedies, General/Multi-use Remedies that do not treat one specific ailment, that is they treat a variety of ailments and Sport Rehydration Drinks/Fluids.