Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Dehydration
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GERBER PEDIATRIC ELECTROLYTE |
| Manufacturer |
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Gerber Products Company |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Fluid & electrolyte replacement. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextrose 25g, sodium 45mEq, potassium 20mEq, chloride 35mEq, citrate 30mEq, Calories 100; per 1 liter; liq; unflavored or apple flavored. |
| Indications |
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Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting. |
| Children |
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<1yr: see literature. ≥1yr: up to 2 liters/day while diarrhea continues. |
| Contraindications |
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As sole therapy in severe continuing diarrhea. Intractable vomiting. Adynamic ileus. Intestinal obstruction or perforated bowel. Anuria, oliguria, or impaired homeostatic mechanism. |
| How Supplied |
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Liq—8oz (2-pack), 1 liter |
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