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A member asked:

My son is 12 weeks old and is having surgery tomorrow. he isn't to have fluids except for pedialyte, but i don't know the appropriate dosage .

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pedialyte: Give him the same amount of pedialyte you would normally give him in milk. That is about 5-6 ounces. Good luck!

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 7/23/2020

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