Abbott Pedialyte Liquid Ready-To-Use Electrolyte Solution

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Ingredients:

• Unflavored Ready to Feed:
  - Water, Dextrose. Less than 2% of the following: Potassium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, and Citric Acid
• Mixed Fruit Ready to Feed:
  - Water, Dextrose. Less than 2% of the following: Fructose, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Fruit Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, and Yellow 6
• Grape Ready to Feed:
  - Water, Dextrose. Less than 2% of the following: Fructose, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Artificial Grape Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40, and Blue 1.

Precautions:

• Use under medical supervision for the dietary management of dehydration during diarrhea and vomiting
• No mixing or diluting is necessary or recommended

Dosage

• Refer to Administration Guide to restore fluid and minerals lost in diarrhea and vomiting. Pedialyte should be offered frequently in amounts tolerated. Total daily intake should be adjusted to meet individual needs, based on thirst and response to therapy. The suggested intakes for maintenance are based on water requirements for ordinary energy expenditure. (Extrapolated from Barness LA, Curran JS: Nutrition, in Nelson WE (sr ed), Behrman RE, Kliegman RM, Arvin AM (eds): Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics,ed 15. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co, 1996, pp 141-143.)

Ready to Use

• Tastes best served cold
• Do not add water or dilute

Usage

• For infants under 1 year of age: Consult your doctor
• For children 1 year and older and adults: Begin with small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated. Continue for as long as diarrhea is present
• To maintain proper hydration, 1-2 liters (32 to 64 fl oz) of Pedialyte may beneeded per day. Consult your doctor if vomiting, fever, or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours or if consumption needs are greater than 2 liters (64 fl oz) per day

Storage & Handling

• Directions:
  2 fl oz bottle
  -Do not use if breakaway ring is missing or broken
  - Ready to use
  - Open: attach clean single-use nipple and ring; use sterile nipple and ring if directed
  - Store at room temperature; avoid extreme temperatures
  - Discard after use
  
  1 Liter Bottle
  -Do not use if printed band around cap or inner foil seal is missing or broken
  - Remove protective band and twist off cap
  - Remove and throw away protective foil seal
  - After opening, replace cap, refrigerate and use within 48 hours
  - Store unopened bottles in a cool place. Avoid excessive heat
  - Do not reuse bottle
• Preparation:
  • Administration Guide for Infants and Young Children

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