Electrolyte powder packets

lectrolyte powder packets is used for:

Treating or preventing dehydration caused by diarrhea. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Electrolyte powder packets is a carbohydrate and electrolyte combination. It works by replacing electrolytes and carbohydrates in the body to prevent dehydration.

Do NOT use electrolyte powder packets if:

    you are allergic to any ingredient in electrolyte powder packets
    you have high blood potassium levels

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using electrolyte powder packets:

Some medical conditions may interact with electrolyte powder packets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

    if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
    if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
    if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
    if you have heart failure, fluid retention (eg, swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet), intestinal holes or punctures, difficulty urinating, kidney problems, or unexplained rectal bleeding
    if you have severe or persistent vomiting, severe diarrhea, or if you are dehydrated
    if you are unable to properly absorb glucose from food

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with electrolyte powder packets. However, no specific interactions with electrolyte powder packets are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if electrolyte powder packets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use electrolyte powder packets:

Use electrolyte powder packets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    Take electrolyte powder packets by mouth with food.
    Do not heat electrolyte powder packets.
    Briskly stir 1 packet of electrolyte powder packets into 4½ cups (1 L) of water until completely dissolved. For a single serving, briskly stir 2 teaspoons of electrolyte powder packets into 7 ounces (200 mL) of water until completely dissolved.
    Drink enough of electrolyte powder packets to replace the fluid you are losing through diarrhea. Check with your doctor if you are unsure how much of electrolyte powder packets you should use. Continue to use electrolyte powder packets until diarrhea stops.
    Refrigerate any unused solution for up to 24 hours.
    If you miss a dose of electrolyte powder packets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use electrolyte powder packets.

Important safety information:

    If vomiting, fever, stomach pain or bloating, or diarrhea that lasts longer than 24 hours occurs, check with your doctor.
    Electrolyte powder packets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
    PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using electrolyte powder packets while you are pregnant. It is not known if electrolyte powder packets is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use electrolyte powder packets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of electrolyte powder packets:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

    Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur.

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