Pedialyte Oral Rehydration Solution Grape Flavour 1 L

Product overview

This children's multivitamins & vitamins product is from Pedialyte and is supplied in a 1 L format.

Active ingredients

dextrose, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, zinc gluconate

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredients: dextrose, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, zinc gluconate. Non-medicinal ingredients: water, artificial flavour, sucralose, acesulfame-potassium, FD&C red n° 40, FD & C blue n° 1

Directions

Ready to use - do not add water or dilute Tastes best served cold. Directions: to open: remove tamper band. Twist off cap. Remove foil seal. Recommended dose Infants < 1 year: - Consult a physician before using Pedialyte®. Children 1 - 2 years: - Give 50 - 100 ml per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 24 hours. - Attempt to give solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Offer small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated. Children 2 - 9 years: - Give 100 - 200 ml per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 8 to 24 hours. Offer small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated. Adults, adolescents and children ≥ 10 years: - Take 200 - 400 ml per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, or as much as wanted. Offer small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated. Use Pedialyte® rather than juices, soft drinks, sports drinks or water to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea or vomiting. Duration of use: continue as long as diarrhea or vomiting is present. For occasional use only

Warnings and precautions

Consult a health care professional if, before use: Fluid and electrolyte intake must be limited, or if presence of gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney disease; Vomiting, or diarrhea worsens or continues beyond 24 hours; Signs of severe dehydration occur (changes in mental status such as irritability, lack of interest or inactivity, reduced urine output, dry mouth, increased heart and/or breathing rate, decreased tears and/or sunken eyes); Signs of electrolyte imbalance occur (such as disproportionate thirst, muscle weakness, or swelling of the hands, face and/or feet); Feces contain blood or mucus or if diarrhea is accompagnied by a high fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, or persistent vomiting, if vomit is green, or contains blood, is accompanied by severe abdominal pain or a high fever, or if a bowel obstruction is suspected.

Important information

Read and follow the complete product label before use. Use only as directed. Speak with a pharmacist or other qualified health professional if you have questions about whether this product is appropriate for you.