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Aventis Pharmaceuticals

Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) is an oral re-hydration solution and is used for the management of watery diarrhea of varying types, including gastroenteritis and oral correction of fluid and electrolyte loss in infants, children and adults.

Do not take Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose)

Before using Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have impaired kidney or liver function, if you have heart or lung problem

Keep Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) out of the reach of children. For oral administration only.

Other: None

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carbohydrate and electrolytes combination is used to treat or prevent dehydration (the loss of too much water from the body) that may occur with severe diarrhea, especially in babies and young children. Although Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) does not immediately stop the diarrhea, it replaces the water and some important salts (electrolytes), such as sodium and potassium, that are lost from the body during diarrhea, and helps prevent more serious problems. Some carbohydrate and electrolytes solutions may also be used after surgery when food intake has been stopped. Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) is available without a prescription; however, your health care provider may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for you or your child. Babies and small children should be given the solution slowly, in small amounts, with a spoon, as often as possible, during the first 24 hours of diarrhea. Take as directed. Do not take it for a longer time than your health care provider has recommended. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) can be taken with or without food. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

Store Gastrolyte (sodium/potassium/glucose) at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Protect from direct heat and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children and pets