Paediatric Rehydration Therapy

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Unhappy young couple with problem in bedroom

Unhappy young couple with problem in bedroom

This is a free service for anyone between age of 3 months and 12 years old, who suffered from mild to moderate dehydration due to vomiting and dirrhoea, and meet the criteria upon assessment with one of the trained pharmacists. Vomiting and diarrhea can be caused by tummy bug, virus or food poison, leading to dehydration. If this is left untreated, it can result in serious harm to the body. It is important to recongnise the signs of dehydration and react promptly. Free rehydration therapy (Pedialyte) is available from our pharmacy to help replenish children’s lost body fluids and to help reducing hospital admissions.

Diarrhoea and vomiting
  • Diarrhoea and vomiting are usually due to infectious gastroenteritis which causes runny, watery poo’s and vomiting (sickness). Sometimes your child will also have a fever and/or tummy pains
  • Children can catch gastroenteritis from putting their hands in their mouth
    • Signs of dehydration
  • Dry mouth and tongue
  • Sunken eyes
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Unusual sleepiness or lack of energy
  • Fewer wet nappies or not passing urine for more than 4 hours
    • TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE DOCTOR OR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IF:
  • Your child is less than 3 months old
  • Your child is drowsy and difficult to wake
  • If your child has severe stomach pains
  • If there is blood or mucus in your child’s poo

    • DO NOT give any medication to prevent vomiting or diarrhoea. They may be harmful