Electrolytes are important because they help balance the amount of water in your body, your body’s acid/base (pH) level, move nutrients into your cells and move wastes out of your cells. They also make sure that your nerves, muscles, heart, and brain work as they should.

Basic Care Electrolyte Powder quickly replenishes fluids, zinc, and electrolytes lost during diarrhea and vomiting more effectively than sports drinks, sodas, juices, and water to help prevent dehydration.

Dehydration can deplete nutrients that the body needs. Trust Basic Care Electrolyte Powder to provide minerals, electrolytes, and fluids that children need. Comes in flavors that youngsters love. Good for adults, too.

Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They are in your blood, urine and body fluids. Maintaining the right balance of electrolytes helps your body's blood chemistry, muscle action and other processes.

Why not water?

Basic Care Electrolyte Powder has the optimal balance of electrolytes and sugar for fast and effective rehydration.

How is this different than Gatorade?

Basic Care Electrolyte Powder has half the sugar and the right electrolyte levels for fast rehydration.

Is Basic Care Electrolyte Powder only for kids?

No! Oral electrolytes are great for kids and adults to use to rehydrate!

What are some signs of dehydration?

There are many different signs and symptoms to look for when dehydrated and it can vary by age.

Infants: fever, unusual tiredness, no tears, dry mouth, no wet diapers (for three hours or longer)

Children & Adults: headache, dizziness, tiredness, thirst, dry mouth, crankiness, dark colored pee, dry skin, constipation.