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Hi i'm a pharmacist and i have a medical blog, and i was wondering whether i should recommend pedialyte for uti patients and for uti prevention. thank you?
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This is an interesting question, for we as "medics" so appreciate the valuable support we receive from our pharmacists. The ethical questions centers on what clinical advice you are licenced and qualified to give. That will tell you where you should draw the line. I hope that helps.
Answered 4/6/2023
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No. Water is just as good or better and a lot less expensive
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