Gastrolyte Effervescent Tablets

Gastrolyte Effervescent Tablets helps rehydrate the body quickly during dehydrating illnesses such as diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, colds and flu.

Gastrolyte electrolyte rehydration formula contains no artificial colours or flavours and is suitable for the family.

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.

1. Dissolve 2 tablets in 200mL of fresh, cold drinking water. For infants under 2 years use freshly boiled and cooled water.
2. Stir well until the tablet has completely dissolved. 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.

Child 5kg-9kg: In the first 6 hours 200-400ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 150-210ml
10kg-14kg:  In the first 6 hours 400-800ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 300-420ml
15kg-19kg: In the first 6 hours 800-1000ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 450-630ml
20kg-29kg: In the first 6 hours 900-1500ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 600-840ml
30kg – Adults: In the first 6 hours 1000-2000ml. Every 6 hours thereafter 900-1260ml