Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Dehydration
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PEDIALYTE |
| Manufacturer |
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Abbott Nutrition |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Fluid & electrolyte replacement. |
| Generic Name |
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Dextrose 20g, fructose 5g, sodium 45mEq, potassium 20mEq, chloride 35mEq, Calories 100; per 1 liter; liq; contains acesulfame; unflavored, fruit, bubble-gum, or grape flavored. |
| Also |
• PEDIALYTE FREEZER POPS
• PEDIALYTE SINGLES
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| Indications |
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Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting. |
| Children |
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<4yrs: see literature. ≥4yrs: intake may exceed 2L/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. |
| How Supplied |
Liq—8oz, 1 liter
Pops—16
Singles—8oz |
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