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Pocari Sweat is a sports or health drink from Japan which contains electrolytes to replenish the fluids lost when a person sweats. It is a slightly sweet and uncarbonated beverage.

Pocari Sweat is a product of Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. which manufactures and distributes medicine, food products, as well as cosmetics. It is also a leading manufacturer of IV fluids. The idea of Pocari Sweat is that it is like an IV drink.

Its website says that it is the perfect drink after exercise, taking a long bath, and working. It is also advises patrons to drink some in the morning right after waking up.

Pocari Sweat comes in different bottle sizes, as well as in powder form and in jelly.

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