Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Dehydration
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PEDIALYTE SINGLES |
| 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 4.7g, fructose 1.2g, sodium 10.6mEq, potassium 4.7mEq, chloride 8.3mEq, Calories 24; per 8oz; liq; contains acesulfame; cherry or apple flavor. |
| Also |
• PEDIALYTE
• PEDIALYTE FREEZER POPS
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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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Give frozen pop or 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 |
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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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