PRESCRIBING INFORMATION GASTROLYTE (electrolyte and dextrose oral powder) Diarrhea Therapy
DESCRIPTION
The composition of GASTROLYTE stimulates intestinal water absorption.
Each sachet contains:
Dextrose Monohydrate: 3.56 g
Disodium Citrate: 0.53 g
Sodium Chloride: 0.47 g
Potassium Chloride: 0.30 g
One litre made up of 5 sachets x 200 mL contains:
Sodium 60 mmoL
Potassium 20 mmoL
Chloride 60 mmoL
Citrate 10 mmoL
Dextrose (Anhydrous) 90 mmoL
Non-medicinal ingredients: aspartame (as sweetening agent), silicon dioxide, grapefruit flavour, pineapple flavour.
INDICATIONS For the management of watery diarrhea of varying types, including gastroenteritis and oral correction of fluid and electrolyte loss in infants, children and adults. Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance in situations such as post-operative when the oral route is available.
RISK INFORMATION
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications to this product.