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Potassium 30 mg. Magnesium 20 mg. Caplytes are electrolyte supplements designed professionally to replenish electrolytes that are lost in sweat. In addition to being essential in correcting electrolyte imbalance and maintaining hydration, electrolytes play a significant role in muscle function and metabolism. As you sweat and lose electrolytes, your body becomes increasingly at risk of dehydration.
Diarrhea and vomiting can lead to dehydration â and it's complications â if fluids aren't replaced. Rather than water or juice, your doctor or pediatric nurse may recommend an oral electrolyte maintenance solution, sold near baby foods in your grocery store, to prevent dehydration. Besides fluid, the solution contains glucose (a form of sugar) and minerals (sodium, chloride and potassium) called electrolytes.