Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Dehydration
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CERALYTE 50 |
| Manufacturer |
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Cera Products Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Fluid and electrolyte replacement. |
| Generic Name |
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Rice syrup solids 40g, sodium 50mEq, potassium 20mEq, chloride 40mEq, citrate 30mEq, Calories 160; per liter; pwd (mixed berry flavor) or ready-to-drink (lemon flavor). |
| Also |
• CERALYTE 70
• CERALYTE 90
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| Indications |
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Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild (CeraLyte 50) to moderate (CeraLyte 70, CeraLyte 90) diarrhea. |
| Adults and Children |
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Take with food. Mix powder as directed per packet. Drink sufficient volume to replace fluid lost. Continue until diarrhea stops. |
| Contraindications |
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As sole therapy in severe diarrhea. Intractable vomiting. Adynamic ileus. Intestinal obstruction. Perforated bowel. Anuria. Oliguria. Impaired homeostatic mechanisms. |
| Precautions |
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Avoid sugary food/fruit drinks, colas. |
| How Supplied |
Pwd packets: 10g (for 200mL)—24
50g (for 1L)—12
Ready-to-Drink (11oz)—4 |
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