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A member asked:
Is it ok to give 6 yrs old gatorade instead of ors for rehydration?
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YES: safe and effective. No pediatric contraindications.
Answered 4/28/2019
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With modification: I find the sugar content is too high as a ORS in kids. If you dilute it half water to half Gatorade it would be a better fit.
Answered 4/30/2019
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