Pedialyte
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REPLENISH ELECTROLYTES FAST: Fast, effective rehydration. Scientifically formulated with an optimal balance of sugar and sodium to help quickly replenish lost fluids and electrolytes.
IMMUNITY SUPPORT: Replenishes zinc, which helps maintain immune function.
TASTY AND EFFECTIVE: Greattasting electrolyte solution. Designed to help prevent dehydration more effectively than household beverages, like sports drinks, juice, and soda, to help you rehydrate and feel better fast.
MULTIPLE USAGES: Replenishes fluids and electrolytes lost from vomiting, diarrhea, fever, travel, or perspiration caused by heat and exercise try Pedialyte for workout recovery rehydration.
RECOMMENDED: Pedialyte is the #1 doctor and pharmacistrecommended oral rehydration solution in Canada. With up to 6X less sugar than other beverages such as juice, soda, and sports drinks, Pedialyte meets the World Health Organization recommended levels of sugar and electrolytes to help prevent dehydration.
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Dextrose, Galactooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Zinc Gluconate. NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Water, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Sucralose, Acesulfame-Potassium, FD&C Blue #1, and FD&C Red #40.
Directions for Use:
Tastes best served cold.
Do not use if tamper band around cap or inner foil seal is missing or broken.
To open: Remove tamper band. Twist off cap. Remove foil seal.
Do not add water or dilute.
Recommended dose
Infants less than 1 year of age
Consult a physician before using Pedialyte AdvancedCare.
Children 1 years of age*
Give 50-100 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 24 hours.
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.
Adults, adolescents and children 10 or more years*
Take 200-400 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, or as much as wanted.
* Attempt to give/take solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Take/give the solution frequently and in small amounts (e.g. 5 mL), gradually increased, as tolerated. If more solution is requested/desired, give/take more, as tolerated. For dehydration due to other causes, consult a health care professional
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