Gastrolyte is an electrolyte solution to assist rehydration.

Gastrolyte effervescent tablets provide rapid electrolyte rehydration.

Suitable for the family.

Helps replace fluids and electrolytes lost due to exercise, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and colds.

Signs of mild 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.

If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Always read the label.

Follow the directions for use.

Directions:

Under 12 months (less than 10 kg): in the first 6 hours 200-360ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 150-210ml.

1-3 years (10-14 kg): in the first 6 hours 360-500ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 300-420ml.

3-6 years (14-21 kg): in the first 6 hours 500-760ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 450-630ml.

6-12 years (21-40 kg): in the first 6 hours 760-1440ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 600-840ml.

12 years - Adult (above 40 kg): in the first 6 hours 1440-2000ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 900-1260ml.

Warnings:

Keep out of reach of children.

Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than:

• 6 hours in babies under 6 months old;
• 12 hours in children under 3 years;
• 24 hours in children 3-6 years;
• 48 hours in adults and children over 6 years.

If you have kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.