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Can you use pedialyte after 48 hrs? i have heard its a sells thing or bacteria gets in or it lose its affects what is the truth? when does it go bad?
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Contamination: According to the manufacturer, risk of bacterial growth in opened containers increases after opened for 48 hours, even in the refrigerator. Using powder packets and reconstituting it only when you need it may help prevent waste.
Answered 4/5/2020
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