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Ceralyte 70 Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Rice syrup solids 40g, sodium 70mEq, potassium 20mEq, chloride 60mEq, citrate 30mEq, Calories 160; per liter; pwd; natural or 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 70 Indications
Indications
Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild (CeraLyte 50) to moderate (CeraLyte 70, CeraLyte 90) diarrhea.
Ceralyte 70 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 70 Contraindications
Contraindications
As sole therapy in severe diarrhea. Intractable vomiting. Adynamic ileus. Intestinal obstruction. Perforated bowel. Anuria. Oliguria. Impaired homeostatic mechanisms.
Ceralyte 70 Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 70 Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid sugary food/fruit drinks, colas.
Ceralyte 70 Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ceralyte 70 Interactions
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 70 Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 70 Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ceralyte 70 Note
Not Applicable
Ceralyte 70 Patient Counseling
See Literature
