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Medically reviewed by Kovalenko Svetlana Olegovna, PharmD. Last updated on 19.06.2022
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Treating or preventing electrolyte loss caused by vomiting or diarrhea. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Gastrolyte is an Electrolyte combination (Gastrolyte). It works by replacing electrolytes (eg, sodium, potassium) that may be lost due to vomiting or diarrhea.
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What is the most important information I should know about Gastrolyte?
Conditions whereby admin of sodium chloride would be detrimental. Not to be used to induce emesis. Sustained release tablets: GI disorders associated with strictures or diverticula.
Use Gastrolyte as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Gastrolyte by mouth with food.
- Do not heat Gastrolyte.
- Briskly stir 1 packet of Gastrolyte into 4½ cups (1 L) of water until completely dissolved. For a single serving, briskly stir 2 teaspoons of Gastrolyte into 7 ounces (200 mL) of water until completely dissolved.
- Drink enough of Gastrolyte to replace the fluid you are losing through diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you are unsure how much of Gastrolyte you should use. Continue to use Gastrolyte until diarrhea stops.
- Refrigerate any unused solution for up to 24 hours.
- If you miss a dose of Gastrolyte, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Gastrolyte.
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What are the possible side effects of Gastrolyte?
Hypernatraemia; thirst, reduced salivation and lachrymation, fever, tachycardia, hypertension, headache, dizziness, restlessness, irritability and weakness.
Potentially Fatal: Intra-amniotic inj of hypertonic solutions: Disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal necrosis, cervical and uterine lesions, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia and death.