Description
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
Unflavoured for infants!
#1 pediatrician recommended brand
Replenishes zinc
Medicinal ingredients: dextrose, potassium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid, zinc gluconate. Non-medicinal ingredients: water.
Unflavoured
No artificial sweetners, dyes or flavours
DO NOT USE IF TAMPER BAND AROUND CAP OR FOIL SEAL IS MISSING OR BROKEN.
RISK INFORMATION:
- Consult a physician if vomiting, fever, or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours or if consumption needs are greater than 2 liters per day.
- Individuals who must limit their fluids and electrolytes intake should consult a physician before using Pedialyte®.
- Consult a health care practitioner if signs of severe dehydration occur: changes in mental status such as irritability, lack of interest or inactivity, reduced urine output, dry mouth, increased heart and/or breathing rate, decreased tears and/or sunken eyes.
- Consult a health care practitioner if signs of electrolyte imbalance occur such as: disproportionate thirst, muscle weakness, or swelling of the hands, face and/or feet.
- Consult a health care practitioner if diarrhea contains blood or mucous, is accompanied by a high fever, yellowing of eye or skin, or persistent vomiting, if vomit is green or contains blood, is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, a high fever or if a bowl obstruction is suspected.
- If you have a gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney disease, consult a physician prior to use.
Ready to use - do not add water or dilute
Tastes best served cold.
Directions: to open: remove tamper band. Twist off cap. Remove foil seal.
Unflavoured for infants†
Recommended dose
Infants < 1 year: †Consult a physician before using Pedialyte®.
Children 1 - 2 years: - Give 50 - 100 ml per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 24 hours.
- Attempt to give solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Offer small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.
Children 2 - 9 years: - Give 100 - 200 ml per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 8 to 24 hours. Offer small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.
Adults, adolescents and children ≥ 10 years: - Take 200 - 400 ml per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, or as much as wanted. Offer small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.
Use Pedialyte® rather than juices, soft drinks, sports drinks or water to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea or vomiting.
Duration of use: continue as long as diarrhea or vomiting is present. For occasional use only.
Additional dosage information:
Children 1-9 years of age 50 to 100 ml per kg of body weight per day.
Storage: store at room temperature. After opening, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
