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Normolytoral is used to compensate for salt and fluid losses and is used for travelers' diarrhea and as the first measure for diarrhea in infants and small children.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Normolytoral®Gebro Pharma AGNormolytoral is used to compensate for salt and fluid losses and is used for travelers' diarrhea and as the first measure for diarrhea in infants and small children.
Notes for diabetics: 1 Normolytoral sachet corresponds to 0.3 BE.
Normolytoral must not be taken if you have impaired kidney function, uncontrollable vomiting, severe clouding of consciousness, shock, lack of urination, a certain metabolic disorder (monosaccharide malabsorption).
In the case of diarrhea in infants and children under the age of 3 years, a doctor must be consulted.
If you suffer from cardiac insufficiency, high blood pressure or diabetes, the preparation may only be taken under medical supervision.
Any diarrhea can be a sign of a serious illness. In particular, if the diarrhea is accompanied by fever and if blood is found in the stool, a doctor should be consulted.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have
–suffer from other diseases,
–have allergies or
–Take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.
Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as intended. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.
The entire content of one sachet of Normolytoral is dissolved in 200 ml (approx. 1 1/2 teacups) of drinking water or unsweetened tea, at room temperature or cooled underneath. Please keep to the mixing ratio exactly. Do not take undiluted!
General recommendations (diarrhea without significant weight loss):
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the amount to drink depends on the need (= thirst), but the maximum amounts listed in the following table should not be exceeded.
Maximum quantity in 24 hours:
Infants(up to 1 year)Children fromIf the water and salt losses have already led to a significant weight loss (of about 5-8%):
In a first intensive treatment phase of 4-6 hours, approx. 40-50 ml normolytoral solution/kg body weight should be taken regardless of age (please consult a doctor in these severe cases). Then proceed as with the general recommendations, i. the amount you drink depends on what you need (= thirst). The maximum values given in the table apply for the 24 hours following the intensive phase.
With the decrease in diarrhea and the hardening of the stools, the normolytoral intake should be reduced. Treatment with normolytoral usually lasts 24 hours.
In the event of vomiting, normolytoral is given at short intervals by the spoonful or in sips and, if possible, chilled.
Breastfed infants should also be breastfed during treatment with normolytoral.
Otherwise, you should take a break from eating at least until the diarrhea subsides (calories are supplied by glucose and citrate in normolytoral).
In addition to the maximum drinking quantities specified above, unsweetened liquids (tea, thin fruit juices; sweeten with artificial sweeteners if necessary) are permitted, especially in the event of a high fever or hot weather.
After treatment with normolytoral, a transitional diet is advisable: for infants, for example, rice gruel or a "carrot soup according to Moro" (100 g early carrots - commercial preparation for small children - in 100 ml boiled water, lightly salted), grated for older children and adults Apples, bouillon, mashed potatoes, later lean meat.
Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
No side effects have so far been observed for normolytoral when the recommended dosage is observed.
If you do notice any side effects, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature (15-25°C) away from moisture. A short-term deviation from these storage instructions (e.g. when taking along on trips) is possible.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
1 sachet of 5.4 g contains:
Active ingredients: 4 g anhydrous glucose, 0.35 g sodium chloride, 0.59 g sodium citrate, 0.3 g potassium chloride. Excipients: saccharin, vanillin, flavorings.
The ready-to-drink solution (after dissolving the contents of one sachet in 200 ml drinking water) contains: sodium 60 mmol/l, potassium 20 mmol/l, citrate 10 mmol/l, chloride 50 mmol/l.
43916 (Swissmedic)
In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.
Packs of 10 sachets.
Gebro Pharma AG, 4410 Liestal
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in October 2005.