Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Dehydration
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KAO LECTROLYTE |
| Manufacturer |
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LDS Consumer Products |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Fluid & electrolyte replacement. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextrose 5g, sodium 12mEq, potassium 5mEq, chloride 10mEq, citrate 7mEq, Calories 22; per 8oz after mixing; contains phenylalanine; pwd; unflavored, bubble-gum, or grape flavor. |
| Indications |
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Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting. |
| Children |
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Under 2 yrs: see literature. 2–6 yrs: Mix contents of 1 packet in 8oz water. Give 8oz every 3–4 hours while diarrhea continues (1–2 quarts/day). |
| 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. |
| Precautions |
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Phenylketonuria. |
| How Supplied |
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Pwd (packets)—4 |
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