Elotrans powder 20 bags 6.03 g

AMZVWhat is Elotrans and when is it used?

Diarrheal diseases are often accompanied by a massive loss of water and mineral salts. Elotrans is a mixture of mineral salts which, from infancy, balances out salt and water loss in diarrheal diseases.

What should be considered?

In addition to treatment with Elotrans, care must be taken to ensure a sufficient supply of water and/or low-salt solutions. A bag of 6.03 g contains 1?3 bread unit (BE), corresponding to 0.4 BW (bread value).

When not to use Elotrans?

In the event of renal dysfunction, metabolic alkalosis, sugar absorption disorders, unconsciousness, shock, persistent vomiting and if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in Elotrans (react allergic.

When is caution required when taking Elotrans?

For use in children under 3 years of age with diarrhea, a doctor must be consulted. Patients with heart disease and high blood pressure should only take Elotrans after consulting their doctor. Due to the high sugar content (glucose), diabetics should only use Elotrans after consulting their doctor. If the diarrhea is accompanied by fever and if blood is found in the stool, a doctor should be consulted. Elotrans should also only be used in the following cases after consulting a doctor:

• If you have recurrent or persistent diarrheaIf you have liver or kidney diseaseIf you are on a low-potassium or low-sodium diet li>If your blood has low levels of potassium or sodium

Elotrans should only be prepared with the specified amount of water. If more water than recommended is used, the salts will not be at an optimal concentration and if less water than recommended is used, this can lead to an increase in the imbalance of mineral salts in the blood. If the diarrhea lasts longer than 24 to 36 hours, you should see a doctor. If the diarrhea is associated with nausea or vomiting, begin by taking small but frequent sips. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!

Can Elotrans be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child when used as directed. Elotrans can be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. However, medical supervision is recommended.

How do you use Elotrans?

Oral use after dissolving in drinking water or in boiled, cooled water or unsweetened tea. Elotrans should not be administered with fruit juice, milk or other liquids containing mineral salts. The content of one sachet is dissolved in 200 ml of liquid. Unless otherwise prescribed, children under one year take a maximum of 600 to 1000 ml (3-5 sachets), children up to 4 years of age a maximum of 1000 to 2000 ml Elotrans solution (5-10 sachets) spread over the day. In older children and adults, the Elotrans intake can be increased accordingly up to 20 sachets (4 l Elotrans solution). Up to 1 year: maximum 600-1000 ml per day. Up to 4 years: maximum 1000-2000 ml per day. From 4 years: up to 4000 ml depending on fluid loss per day. Elotrans treatment for infants usually lasts 6 to 12 hours, up to a maximum of 24 hours. Small children, school children and adults take Elotrans as instructed by the doctor until the diarrhea has subsided. If you have taken too much Elotrans, contact your doctor. Follow the dosage given in this 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 Elotrans have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Elotrans: In individual cases, there may be a change in the amount of sodium chloride in the body. It is therefore important to ensure an adequate supply of water and low-salt solutions. If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

When traveling to warm or tropical countries, care must be taken to ensure that medicines are always carefully protected from heat and moisture. Elotrans bags should be stored at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children. 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 Elotrans contain?

1 sachet of Elotrans contains: glucose, anhydrous 4.0 g, sodium chloride 0.7 g, sodium citrate × 2 H₂O 0.59 g, potassium chloride 0.30 g. Excipients: saccharin, aroma (contains bergamot oil, among other things), coloring agent: caramel (E150). Total osmolarity of the ready-to-use solution: 311 mosm/l.

Electrolyte content of the ready-to-use solution

Na⁺ 90 mmol/l = 90 mval/l. K⁺ 20 mmol/l = 20 meq/l. Cl^? 80 mmol/l = 80 meq/l. Citrate^3? 10 mmol/l = 30 meq/l.

Approval number

44644 ??(Swissmedic).

Where can you get Elotrans? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription. Packs of 20 sachets.

Authorization holder

Helvepharm AG, Frauenfeld. This package leaflet was last checked by the medicines authority (Swissmedic) in June 2018.