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Ceralyte 50 Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Rice syrup solids 40g, sodium 50mEq, potassium 20mEq, chloride 40mEq, citrate 30mEq, Calories 160; per liter; pwd (mixed berry flavor) or ready-to-drink (lemon flavor).
Pharmacological Class
Fluid & electrolyte replacement.
See Also
How Supplied
Pwd packets: 10g (for 200mL)—24; 50g (for 1L)—12; Ready-to-Drink (11oz)—4
Manufacturer
Ceralyte 50 Indications
Indications
Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild (CeraLyte 50) to moderate (CeraLyte 70, CeraLyte 90) diarrhea.
Ceralyte 50 Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Take with food. Mix powder as directed per packet. Drink sufficient volume to replace fluid lost. Continue until diarrhea stops.
Ceralyte 50 Contraindications
Contraindications
As sole therapy in severe diarrhea. Intractable vomiting. Adynamic ileus. Intestinal obstruction. Perforated bowel. Anuria. Oliguria. Impaired homeostatic mechanisms.
Ceralyte 50 Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 50 Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid sugary food/fruit drinks, colas.
Ceralyte 50 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ceralyte 50 Interactions
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 50 Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 50 Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ceralyte 50 Note
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 50 Patient Counseling
See Literature
