Ahmad Risk <[log in to unmask]> writes
>On 03/26/98 11:18:20, "John McGough" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>>I think that most GPs over here would not recommend nil-by-mouth
>>for diarrhoea. That is the sure way to dehydrate a child. I
>>generally prescribe rehidrat or diorylate as a
>>glucose/electrolyte mix to be taken as liberally as the child
>>can cope with. I usually use it for adult diarrhoea too.
>
>And if the kid can't or won't take dioralyte (like a lot of them do), I
>recommend flat Pepsi (no fizz). Excellent source of K+ and glucose.
>Has to be Pepsi though.
Unless the babe hasn't taken the Pepsi challenge, in which case it can
have Coke, or even Tesco own brand!
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Paul J Scott, Primary Care Physician, United Kingdom.
Fax 44 (0)1935 410188
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