Pedialyte and Imodium


PEDIALYTE

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 following suggested intakes for maintenance are based on water requirements for ordinary energy expenditure. If there is vomiting or fever, or if diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours, consult the child's physician.
AGE

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT   

(LBS)

RECOMMENDED INTAKE

(fl oz/day)
2 weeks 9 lbs 16 - 20
3 months 14 lbs 30 - 34
6 months 18 lbs 36 - 42
9 months 21 lbs 39 - 45
1 year 23 lbs 42 - 47
1 1/2 years 26 lbs 47 - 52
2 years 28 lbs 48 - 53
2 1/2 years 30 lbs 51 - 56
3 years 32 lbs 53 - 57
3 1/2 years 34 lbs 54 - 57
4 years 36 lbs 55 - 59

IMODIUM A-D LIQUID FOR USE IN CHILDREN

Find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. (1 mg of loperamide HCI per 7.5mL)
Adults and children 12 years and over 30mL (6 tsp) after the first loose stool; 15mL (3 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 60mL (12 tsp) in 24 hours
Children 9-11 years (60-95 lbs) 15mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool; 7.5mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 45 mL (9 tsp) in 24 hours
Children 6-8 years (48-59 lbs) 15 mL (3 tsp) after first loose stool; 7.5mL (1 1/2 tsp) after each subsequent loose stool; but no more than 30mL (6 tsp) in 24 hours
Children under 6 years (up to 47 lbs) ask a doctor