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Pedialyte Powder Packs Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Dextrose 5.7g, sodium 10.6Eq, potassium 4.7mEq, chloride 8.3mEq, Calories 23; per pack; contains acesulfame; apple, fruit punch, grape, or strawberry flavor.
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 Powder Packs Indications
Indications
Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting.
Pedialyte Powder Packs Dosage and Administration
Children
Mix one pack with 8oz of water and drink. <1yr: not recommended. ≥1yr: Give every 1–4hrs; intake: 32–64oz/day.
Pedialyte Powder Packs 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 Powder Packs Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Powder Packs Warnings/Precautions
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Powder Packs Pharmacokinetics
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Pedialyte Powder Packs Interactions
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Powder Packs Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Powder Packs Clinical Trials
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Pedialyte Powder Packs Note
Not Applicable
Pedialyte Powder Packs Patient Counseling
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