Pedialyte Singles

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  • Dehydration

Pedialyte Singles Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Dextrose 5.3g or 5.6g (fruit), sodium 9mEq, potassium 4mEq, chloride 7mEq, zinc 1.6mg, Calories 21 or 22 (fruit); per 6.8oz; liq; contains acesulfame; fruit, cherry or apple 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 Singles Indications

Indications

Oral fluid and electrolyte replacement in mild to moderate diarrhea and vomiting.

Pedialyte Singles Dosage and Administration

Children

<1yr: see literature. ≥1yr: consume 1–2L/day for as long as diarrhea continues.

Pedialyte Singles 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 Singles Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Pedialyte Singles Warnings/Precautions

Not Applicable

Pedialyte Singles Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Pedialyte Singles Interactions

Not Applicable

Pedialyte Singles Adverse Reactions

Not Applicable

Pedialyte Singles Clinical Trials

See Literature

Pedialyte Singles Note

Not Applicable

Pedialyte Singles Patient Counseling

See Literature