Gastrolyte
Gastrolyte Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Potassium chloride is a major cation of the intracellular fluid. It plays an active role in the conduction of nerve impulses in the heart, brain and skeletal muscle; contraction of cardiac skeletal and smooth muscles; maintenance of normal renal function, acid-base balance, carbohydrate metabolism and gastric secretion.
Sodium chloride is the major extracellular cation. It is important in electrolyte and fluid balance, osmotic pressure control and water distribution as it restores sodium ions. It is used as a source of electrolytes and water for hydration, treatment of metabolic acidosis, priming solution in haemodialysis and treatment of hyperosmolar diabetes.
It is also used as diluents for infusion of compatible drug additives.
Dextrose is a monosaccharide that is used as a source of calories and water for hydration. It helps to reduce loss of body protein and nitrogen. It also promotes glycogen deposition in the liver. When used with insulin, it stimulates the uptake of potassium by cells, especially in muscle tissue, thus lowering serum potassium levels.
Sodium bicarbonate raises blood and urinary pH by dissociation to provide bicarbonate ions, which neutralises the hydrogen ion concentration. It also neutralises gastric acid via production of carbon dioxide.
| Trade Name | Gastrolyte |
| Generic | Oral Rehydration Salt |
| Weight | 1.5g, 3.5g, 2.5g, |
| Type | Sachet, Oral |
| Therapeutic Class | Oral electrolytes preparations |
| Manufacturer | Sanofi Aventis (pakistan) Ltd, |
| Available Country | Canada, Pakistan, United States |
| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Flavoured Gastrolyte contains-
- Dextrose Anhydrous 4090 mg
- Fructose 70 mg
- Potassium Chloride 380 mg
- Sodium Bicarbonate 420 mg
- Sodium Chloride 440 mg
- Sucrose 8070 mg
Indicated for Diarrhea, Dehydration, Vomiting, Fluid and Electrolytes imbalance
Dosage
Gastrolyte dosage
Daily dose should be equivalent to patients fluid requirement for maintenance and replenishment of losses. During saline therapy mother should not stop breast-feeding to their child and normal food should be continued in case of adults.
Children less than 2 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 10 to 20 spoonful (50-100 ml) of prepared saline.
Children 2 to 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 100-200 ml of prepared oral saline.
Adult and children above 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 200-400 ml of prepared saline.
Side Effects
No significant side effects.
Precaution
Depressed renal function, severe continuing diarrhoea or other critical fluid losses may need supplementation with parenteral fluids along with oral saline. Reconstitue saline should be used within 6 hours.
Interaction
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
Contraindication
Patients with known hypersensitivity.
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FAQ
What is Gastrolyte used for?
Gastrolyte therapy is a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially due to diarrhea or vomiting. It involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium.
How safe is Gastrolyte?
Gastrolyte are safe and do not usually have side effects.
How fast do Gastrolyte work?
Gastrolyte should start working quickly and dehydration usually gets better within 3 to 4 hours.
What are the common side effects of Gastrolyte?
Common side effects of Gastrolyte are include:
- Headache.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness.
- Sleepiness.
- Decrease in urination.
- Dark yellow- or amber-colored urine.
- Decreased skin elasticity.
- Dry mouth and mucous membranes (lips, gums, nostrils)
- Low blood pressure.
Is Gastrolyte safe during pregnancy?
Gastrolyte can be safely and effectively consumed by everyone, including pregnant women in case of excessive fluid loss, loss of electrolytes and dehydration.
Is Gastrolyte safe during breastfeeding?
Breast milk is about 90% water. Although research has found that nursing mothers do not need to drink more fluids than what's necessary to satisfy their thirst,1 experts recommend about 128 ounces per day.
Can I drink alcohol with Gastrolyte?
Avoid alcohol, caffeinated or sugary drinks like coffee, energy drinks, pop, sweetened fruit juices, and tea. Alcohol and caffeine can worsen dehydration and sugary drinks can worsen diarrhea.
When should be taken of Gastrolyte?
Gastrolyte are usually given after each runny poo (diarrhoea).
How many time can I take Gastrolyte daily?
Take Gastrolyte every 5 minutes until urination becomes normal. (It's normal to urinate four or five times a day.) Adults and large children should drink at least 3 quarts or liters of ORS a day until they are well.
Can I take Gastrolyte for a long time?
You should not use Gastrolyte to treat diarrhoea for more than 2–3 days unless your doctor has told you to. You should only use water to mix with the oral rehydration salts; do not use milk or juice and never add extra sugar or salt.
Who should not take Gastrolyte?
You should not use Gastrolyte to treat diarrhoea for more than 2–3 days, unless your doctor has told you to. You should only use water to mix with the oral rehydration salts; do not use milk or juice and never add extra sugar or salt.
Does Gastrolyte increase blood pressure?
You should consult your doctor before taking Gastrolyte. But yes, Gastrolyte is safe for people who have high blood pressure.
What happen if I overdose on Gastrolyte?
If too much Gastrolyte is used in the solution a condition known as hypernatremia, or high blood sodium levels, may result. Signs of hypernatremia include high blood pressure, irritability, restlessness, swelling, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, twitching, and weakness.
Can Gastrolyte cause heart problems?
When severe, Gastrolyte can lead to a rapid or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, fainting and even death.
Is Gastrolyte safe for kidney patients?
Intake of Gastrolyte was a good way to replace the fluid-losing during exercise, and sufficient water could improve kidney perfusion, which reduced the ischemic damage in kidney.
