DripDrop hits Rite Aid shelves

SAN FRANCISCO — DripDrop, a new rehydration solution for children, adults, and seniors, is now available in Rite Aid stores nationwide.



According to the company, it is better tasting and easier to drink than pediatric solutions, with three times more electrolytes and half the sugar of most sports drinks. DripDrop can be used for:

•    Seniors, who are generally more susceptible to dehydration than healthy adults, and are often reluctant to drink very much water because going to the bathroom is difficult.

•    People taking prescription drugs or supplements that list dry mouth or dehydration as a side effect.

•    People with chronic GI conditions who have trouble absorbing or retaining fluids. DripDrop is absorbed quickly in the duodenum and the small intestine, which can keep someone suffering from Crohn's, Colitis, IBD, or short gut syndrome out of the hospital.

•    Children, who are more susceptible to dehydration, especially if they experience vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive sweating caused by heat, fever, or exertion.

•    Athletes to use before, during or after a workout.



A 2014 clinical study conducted in Singapore by DSO National Laboratories found that DripDrop hydrates 34% more effectively than water alone, and 20% more effectively than the sports drink tested, the company stated.



DripDrop Natural Berry flavored powdered packets can be found in the baby aisle at Rite Aid. Each box contains eight 8-ounce servings that are mixed with water.