How much do electrolyte powders and tablets cost per serving in South Africa?
Electrolyte products in South Africa cost roughly R4.60 to R25 per serving, with a 32Gi electrolyte gel at about R35. The cheapest are Biogen Electrolyte sachets and Lifestyle Electrolyte Fizzy tablets at about R4.60 to R5.30 each; most sugar-free sachets sit at R10 to R15 (October 2026). Sodium per serving is rarely published.
- Electrolyte sachets and tablets cost roughly R4.60 to R25 per serving in South Africa (October 2026); the cheapest are Biogen Electrolyte and Lifestyle Electrolyte Fizzy at about R4.60 to R5.30.
- Most sugar-free sachets (USN, Nutritech, Resurge, Hydropop, REVIVE) cost about R10 to R15 per serving.
- Rehidrat works out at roughly 288 mg sodium per sachet (our calculation from SAHPRA product information), about 14 to 16 mg per Rand.
- Per-sachet sodium is not published on most South African retailer pages, so sodium per Rand cannot be compared across brands.
What does an electrolyte serving cost in South Africa?
Prices below are per sachet, tablet or gel from retailer listings in October 2026, calculated by dividing pack price by serving count. Dis-Chem website specials are lower than list price and the Faithful to Nature and Takealot prices differ, so ranges are shown.
| Product | Format | Per serving | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biogen Electrolyte (30 sachets) | sachet | R4.63 to R5.17 | Dis-Chem |
| Lifestyle Electrolyte Fizzy (10 tablets) | effervescent tablet | R4.80 to R5.30 | Dis-Chem |
| Biogen Electrolyte Plus (10) | sachet | R7.20 to R8.00 | Dis-Chem |
| USN Purefit Zero Sugar Hydrator (10) | sachet | R10.00 to R11.30 | Clicks, Dis-Chem |
| Nutritech Hydrate (10 x 9 g) | sachet | about R10.00 | Clicks |
| REVIVE Raw Daily Electrolytes (30) | sachet, unsweetened | R10.63 to R13.30 | Faithful to Nature |
| Resurge Sugar-free (20) | sachet | R12.75 | Takealot |
| Hydropop (30) | sachet | R12.87 | Takealot |
| Biogen Active Hydrate (15) | sachet | R12.00 to R13.33 | Dis-Chem |
| REVIVE Daily Electrolytes (30 or 40) | sachet, stevia | about R12 to R15 | Dis-Chem, Faithful to Nature |
| Rehidrat Oral (6 x 14 g) | sachet | R18.00 to R20.17 | Dis-Chem, Clicks |
| Kwench Mineral and Electrolyte Snap (10) | sachet | R20.90 to R24.90 | Faithful to Nature, Takealot |
| Rehidrat Sport (20 x 14 g) | sachet | about R22 to R24 | Dis-Chem |
| 32Gi Cramp Assault gel (10 g) | gel | R34 to R37 | Dis-Chem, Sportsmans Warehouse |
What about sodium per Rand?
This is the number that matters, and it is mostly unavailable. Most retailer pages for the products above do not print sodium per sachet; REVIVE, Biogen Electrolyte, USN Purefit Hydrator and Nutritech Hydrate keep their nutrition tables on the pack. The one figure we can calculate is for Rehidrat: the SAHPRA product information lists sodium chloride and sodium bicarbonate that work out at roughly 288 mg sodium per 14 g sachet (our calculation), which is about 14 to 16 mg of sodium per Rand. Rehidrat is an oral rehydration salt indicated for diarrhoea, with about 12 g of sugars per sachet; it is not designed as an endurance drink.
When you shop, divide the sodium on the pack by the price per serving. A cheap sachet with very little sodium is a flavoured drink, not a replacement for sweat losses.
How do you choose?
- Daily or light training: you rarely need an electrolyte product. See do I need electrolytes or just water.
- Long, hot sessions: choose by sodium on the label and your sweat test; see how much sodium per hour.
- Sugar-free preference: Nutritech, USN, Resurge and REVIVE are sugar-free; REVIVE Raw is unsweetened. Sachets with sugar add carbohydrate, useful during a race but not at a desk.
- A homemade mix can cost a fraction; see homemade electrolyte drink.
Compare more on our best electrolytes in South Africa page.
Safety
High-sodium products are unsuitable with high blood pressure, kidney or heart disease or diuretic use. Check with your doctor first if any of these apply, or if you are pregnant or take regular medication. Children rarely need electrolyte products for school sport.
Products mentioned, with dated prices
| Product | Size | Price | Servings | R per serving | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biogen Electrolyte (3 x 10 sachets, citrus) | 3 x 10 sachets | R139–R155Dis-Chem (electrolytes group), Oct 2026 | 30 | R5.17 | Not published |
| Lifestyle Electrolyte Fizzy (10 tablets) | 10 effervescent tablets | R48–R53Dis-Chem (electrolyte drinks page), Oct 2026 | 10 | R5.30 | Not published |
| USN Purefit Zero Sugar Hydrator (10 sachets) | 10 sachets | R100–R113Clicks via PriceCheck, Oct 2026 | 10 | R10.00 | Not published (zero sugar) |
| REVIVE Raw Daily Electrolytes, unflavoured (30 sachets) | 30 sachets | R319–R399Faithful to Nature, Oct 2026 | 30 | R13.30 | None (unsweetened, unflavoured) |
| Rehidrat Oral Electrolyte Mixture, Orange or Blackcurrant (6 x 14 g) | 6 x 14 g sachets | R108–R121Dis-Chem (electrolytes group); Clicks via PriceCheck, Oct 2026 | 6 | R20.00 | Sugars (glucose and sucrose); no sweetener listed in the SAHPRA composition |
| 32Gi Cramp Assault Electrolyte Gel (10 g) | 10 g sachet | R34–R37Dis-Chem (energy and endurance), Oct 2026 | 1 | R34.99 | Not published |
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Related questions
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Sources
- SAHPRA product information: Rehidrat oral rehydration salts
- Dis-Chem: energy and endurance range
- Baker 2017, Sweating rate and sweat sodium concentration in athletes (Sports Med)
- Australian Institute of Sport Supplement Framework, Group A
Educational information only, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease.
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