Monograph Details
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Nutrition
> Dehydration
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REHYDRALYTE |
| 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 5.9g, sodium 17.7mEq, potassium 4.7mEq, chloride 15.4mEq, citrate 7.1mEq, Calories 24; per 8oz; liq. |
| Indications |
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Rehydration in moderate to severe diarrhea. |
| Children |
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<4yrs: see literature. ≥4yrs: dose 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 |
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Liq—8oz |
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