PEDIATRIC ELECTROLYTE Multi-pack
Description

DO NOT USE IF OUTER CAP SEAL IS BROKEN.


DIRECTIONS : This product should not be diluted.  Children under 2 years: Consult your physician.  Children 2 to 10 years old : 15 mL of solution per kg of body weight over the first 3 to 4 hours; the usual daily dose is 100 to 150 mL/kg.  A child weighing 14 kg or over may take up to 2 litres daily while diarrhea continues.  Infants and young children should be given small, frequent and slowly administered amounts of Pediatric Electrolyte.

WARNING :  If there is vomiting or fever, or if diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours, consult your physician.

INGREDIENTS for all flavours (alphabetically) : Dextrose, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Chloride and Sodium Citrate.

PEDIATRIC ELECTROLYTE PROVIDES (per litre or 4 cups) : Sodium, 45 mEq; Potassium, 20 mEq; Chloride, 35 mEq; Citrate, 30 mEq; Dextrose, 20 grams; Fructose 5 grams, Energy 420 KJ (100 Cal).

RECOMMENDED DAILY CHART :  Dosage depends on child’s weight.  Please refer to the chart below to carefully administer.  To be used only on the advise of a physician for children under 2 years of age.

BODY WEIGHT

PEDIATRIC ELECTROLYTE

(ML/day)

3 kg (6.6 lbs)

300 - 450

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

400 - 600

5 kg (11.0 lbs)

500 - 750

6 kg (13.2 lbs)

600 - 900

7 kg (15.4 lbs)

700 - 1050

8 kg (17.6 lbs)

800 - 1200

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

900 - 1350

10 kg (22.0 lbs)

1000 - 1500

11 kg (24.2 lbs)

1100 - 1650

12 kg (26.4 lbs)

1200 - 1800

13 kg (28.6 lbs)

1300 - 1950

14 kg (30.8 lbs)

1400 - 2100

15 kg (33.0 lbs)

1500 - 2250

16 kg (35.2 lbs)

1600 - 2400

17 kg (37.4 lbs)

1700 - 2550

18 kg (39.6 lbs)

1800 -2700

19 kg (41.8 lbs)

1900 -2850

20 kg (44.0 lbs)

2000 -3000


 

Details
Therapeutic Class: Paediatric Care
Form: Liquid
Strength: NULL
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