Rotavirus is the most common and the most serious cause of gastroenteritis diarrhoea and vomiting in young children.  The risk of catching rotavirus is increased in any situation where children are placed together including hospitals, childcare centres and creches.  Children under the age of four years are especially vulnerable.

If a child catches rotavirus, they are usually sick with vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration which can last up to 10 days.  It is highly contagious and spreads easily to other members of the family or friends.

Gastrogard-R_® is the only product available proven to prevent rotavirus diarrhoea.  Gastrogard-R_® is very safe, but should not be used in special medical situations such as if your child is Cows milk Protein Intolerance (CMPI).

Gastrogard-R_® is not a vaccination.