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Pedialyte Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Dextrose 25g, sodium 45mEq, potassium 20mEq, chloride 35mEq, zinc 7.8mg, Calories 100; per 1 liter; liq; contains acesulfame; fruit, strawberry, bubble-gum, or grape flavored.
Pharmacological Class
Fluid & electrolyte replacement.
How Supplied
Liq (flavored)—1L; Liq (unflavored)—2oz, 1L; Singles (6.8oz)—16; Pwd (packets)—4, 8; Pops—16
Manufacturer
Pedialyte Indications
Indications
Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting.
Pedialyte Dosage and Administration
Children
<1yr: see literature. ≥1yr: consume 1–2L/day for as long as diarrhea continues.
Pedialyte Contraindications
Contraindications
As sole therapy in severe continuing diarrhea. Intractable vomiting. Adynamic ileus. Intestinal obstruction or perforated bowel. Anuria, oliguria, or impaired homeostatic mechanism.
Pedialyte Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Warnings/Precautions
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pedialyte Interactions
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pedialyte Note
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Patient Counseling
See Literature
