Monograph Details

Nutrition > Dehydration
PEDIA-POP PALSICLES
Manufacturer
PamLab, L.L.C.
Legal Classification
OTC
Generic Name
Dextrose 1.6g, sodium 2.8mEq, potassium 1.25mEq, chloride 2.2mEq, citrate 1.88mEq, Calories 6.25; per 6.25mL popsicle; raspberry, orange, grape, cherry flavored.
Indications
Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting.
Children
Give frozen pop, as a slushy, or completely unfrozen as a drink, with other fluid and electrolyte supplements. Under 1 year: not recommended. 1 year and older: give as desired by patient.
Contraindications
As sole therapy in severe continuing diarrhea. Intractable vomiting. Adynamic ileus. Intestinal obstruction or perforated bowel. Anuria, oliguria, or impaired homeostatic mechanism.
How Supplied
Pops—16