If the child has any signs of dehydration, generous amounts of fluids and an oral rehydrating solution containing glucose and electrolytes should be given.
Oral rehydrating solutions, including brands such as Pedialyte, Infalyte, Ceralyte, and Oralyte, are available at most grocery stores and drug stores.
An adequate intake of liquids and oral rehydrating solutions may be enough to treat mild dehydration.
Minimal to moderate dehydration can be treated by giving the child generous amounts of fluids, including water, clear liquids, and oral rehydrating solutions containing glucose and electrolytes.
Oral rehydrating solutions-including brands such as Pedialyte, Infalyte, Ceralyte, and Oralyte-are available at most grocery and drug stores.
