Product code: 928819
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 informationNormolytoral®Gebro Pharma AGAMZVWhat is normolytoral and when is it used?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. What should be considered?Notes for diabetics: 1 Normolytoral sachet corresponds to 0.3 BE. When must Normolytoral not be used?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). When is caution required when taking Normolytoral?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. Can Normolytoral be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?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. How do you use Normolytoral?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 from 2. up to the age of 5Children over 5. J., adolescentsand adultsbody weightml/24 hours Body weightml/24 hrsBody weightml/24 hrs 3 kg22510 kg600 td>20 kg8004 kg 30012 kg72025 kg10005 kg37514 kg840 30 kg12006 kg45016 kg 96040 kg16007 kg52518 kg108050 kg2000 8 kg60020 kg1200 td>60 kg24009 kg 67522 kg132070 kg280010 kg75080 kg320090 kg3600 If 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. What side effects can normolytoral have?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. What else needs to be considered?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. What does Normolytoral contain?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. Approval number43916 (Swissmedic) Where can you get normolytoral? What packs are available?In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription. Packs of 10 sachets. Authorization holderGebro Pharma AG, 4410 LiestalThis leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in October 2005. ..
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