CeraLyte 70 (Oral)

Generic name:carbohydrate and electrolyte combination (oral route)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 28, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• CeraLyte 70
• Cera Sport
• Hydra-1
• HydraLife
• Pedia-Pop

In Canada

• Gastrolyte

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution
• Solution
• Powder for Suspension
• Packet
• Tablet

Uses for CeraLyte 70

Carbohydrate and electrolytes combination is used to treat or prevent dehydration (the loss of too much water from the body) that may occur with severe diarrhea, especially in babies and young children. Although this medicine does not immediately stop the diarrhea, it replaces the water and some important salts (electrolytes), such as sodium and potassium, that are lost from the body during diarrhea, and helps prevent more serious problems. Some carbohydrate and electrolytes solutions may also be used after surgery when food intake has been stopped.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for you or your child.

Before using CeraLyte 70

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

This medicine has been tested in children and, in effective doses, appears to be safe and effective in children. This medicine has not been tested in premature infants.

Geriatric

This medicine has been tested and has been shown to be well tolerated by older people.

Pregnancy

Carbohydrate and electrolytes solutions have not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.

Breastfeeding

This medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies. Breast-feeding should continue, if possible, during treatment with carbohydrate and electrolytes solution.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with a medication in this class or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Aclidinium
• Amantadine
• Amiloride
• Amitriptyline
• Amoxapine
• Anisotropine
• Atropine
• Belladonna
• Belladonna Alkaloids
• Benztropine