Gastrolyte 10 Sachets

Gastrolyte 10 Sachets

-Rehydration Formula

-Orange Flavour

Helps to stop dehydration and replaces fluids and electrolytes lost during illness such as vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, colds/flu; heavy sweating and other dehydrating conditions such as vigorous exercise.

Directions for 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

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.