Gastrolyte 10 Sachets

Directions / How to Use

1) Empty contents of one sachet in
200ml of fresh, cold drinking water. For infants under 2 years use freshly
boiled and cooled water.

2) Stir well before drinking. Drink
solution frequently while the diarrhoea or dehydration lasts. If nausea or
vomiting is present, drink small, frequent amounts of solution.

3) Use water only to mix. Never
dilute with lemonade, soft drinks, cordials or any fluid other than water.

4) Made-up solution may be used for
up to 24 hours if kept refrigerated, otherwise discard within 1 hour.

When made up to 200mL, the resulting
solution contains:

Glucose 90mmol/L

Sodium 60mmol/L

Potassium 20mmol/L

Chloride 60mmol/L

Citrate 10mmol/L

Total Osmolarity 240mOsms/L

 Dosage: To stop dehydration and
replace fluids and electrolytes

Weight (kg)

 In the first 6 hours (mL)

Every 6 hours thereafter (mL) OR
to avoid dehydration

Child 5kg-9

200-400

150-210

10-14

400-800

300-420

15-19

800-1000

450-630

20-29

900-1500

600-840

30kg – Adults

1000-2000

900-1260

Signs of dehydration include dry or sticky mouth, lethargy,
decreased urinary output (or darker in colour), sunken eyes, sunken fontanelle
(soft spot on infant’s head) and headache.

Seek medical advice if your condition worsens or diarrhoea
persists more than:

·        
6 hours in babies under 6 months old

12   12 hours in children under 3 years

24   24 hours in children 3-6 years

 4    48 hours in adults and children over 6 years of
age.

Warnings:

Contains glucose, saccharin and potassium. If you have
kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines, consult your
Doctor or Pharmacist before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Each sachet contains 278mg (12mmol) of sodium which should
be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet.

Do not use if sachet is torn. Use only as directed.

If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

Store below 25°C in a dry place.

Made in Germany.