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Electrolyte supplement (By mouth)

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Overview

Introduction
Brand Name(s)
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
How to Use This Medicine
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Warnings While Using This Medicine
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M

Introduction

Treats and prevents dehydration. Replaces water, salts, and minerals lost through diarrhea or vomiting.

Brand Name(s)

Pedialyte, Rehydralyte, Quality Choice Pediatric Electrolyte, CeraSport Ready-to-Drink, Rite Aid Pediatric Electrolyte, The Medicine Shoppe Pediatric Electrolyte, Cera Sport, CeraLyte50, Rite Aid Pediatric Electrolyte Freeze Pops, Pedia-Pop, CeraSport, CeraLyte, Oralyte, Nestle Good Start Supreme, Enfamil 5% Glucose in Water

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to potassium citrate, sodium chloride (salt), or sodium citrate. Do not give this medicine to a child who has had an allergic reaction to potassium citrate, sodium chloride (salt), or sodium citrate.

How to Use This Medicine

Liquid, Tablet, Packet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
Some liquid brands of this medicine should not be used more than 48 hours (2 days) after the medicine was opened. Follow the instructions on the medicine label, and throw out medicine that has been open for more than 48 hours.
The liquid medicine that comes in a plastic sleeve can be frozen and eaten as a popsicle. You can also pour the medicine from the sleeve into a cup or glass to drink. Throw out any of the medicine that you do not use right away.
Do not add additional water or juice to the liquid brands of this medicine. Adding more liquids can cause the medicine not to work as well.
Do not heat the liquid medicine.
To use the powder medicine, follow the directions on the packet. Mix the powder with the correct amount of water in a cup or glass, and stir until all the powder is dissolved. Refrigerate any unused medicine in a closed container. Throw out any unused medicine after 24 hours (1 day).

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Dispose of outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Throw out any liquid medicine that has been open for longer than 48 hours (2 days). Throw out any of the powder medicine that has been open for longer than 24 hours (1 days).
After using the liquid medicine from the reclosable bottle, put the cap back on the bottle, and store any unused portion in the refrigerator.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child has kidney failure.
If your or your child's diarrhea or vomiting continues or gets worse, or if you or your child has sunken eyes, extreme thirst, or severe drowsiness, call your doctor or healthcare provider right away.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Diarrhea lasting more than 24 hours.

Review Date: 8/4/2008

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Get in Gear: Wiffle Balls Come in PINK!!!

FitSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:45:00 -0700

Over the weekend I was suggesting that you get out and play a fun (and possibly slightly competitive) game of wiffle ball. Well, I just had to tell you about something I found that will make it even better!

Pink wiffle balls! How awesome is that? Not only are they prettier than plain old white balls, (and won't show dirt as easily) but they send women and young girls the very important message that sports are NOT just for men.

I am a full supporter in any product that encourages females to play team sports. They'll learn how to work with others, challenge themselves individually, and most importantly will see how important it is to move and use their bodies everyday. Plus these are cheap too, only $3.97 for 6 through Dick's Sporting Goods. I'm loving these pink wiffle balls!

Now Is the Time to Get Ready For the Slopes

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:41 -0800

Even though we're in the middle of Fall and I've yet to see any real signs of snow, experts say now is the time to get your butt in gear for Winter sports. Days on the slopes can be long and require a good amount of endurance, especially if you're the type who likes to visit the mountains for an extended weekend or even longer.

Veteran Winter Olympic athletes like ski racer Daron Rahlves and snowboarder Elena Hight recommend doing specific training for Winter sports six to eight weeks before the season starts. They say the key to lasting all day, weekend, or week on the slopes is to work on flexibility, strength, and cardio. A good mix of this will ensure you can snowboard from sunup to sundown. Being in tip-top shape will also help cut down on injuries.

An article in the San Francisco Chronicle asked a group of Winter Olympians and trainers their advice on getting in shape for Winter sports. Here's some of their advice.

Stretch for 15-20 minutes every day or do 10 minutes of sun salutations. Skiers should focus on their lower bodies, while snowboarders should focus on their upper and lower areas.
Two to three times a week, focus on strength training with emphasis on your quads, hamstrings, and core muscles. Keeping your legs and core strong helps with balance and endurance, and helps cut down on ACL injuries. If you can, use kettlebells and also make sure to do tons of squats, leg curls, and lunges.
Do some sort of aerobic activity for at least 15 minutes every day, keeping your heart rate elevated the entire time.

Sounds doable to me. Who's hungry for powder?

Digg Partners With Toms Shoes For Charity

GeekSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:50:26 -0800

Internet giant Digg recently announced they have joined forces with TOMS Shoes, the charitable shoe company who donates one pair of shoes to a child in need each time a pair is purchased. According to the Digg blog, the special-edition shoes were designed by a Digg designer, and feature the company's logo on the interior, zigzag stitching, and an orange sole.

Digg Founder Kevin Rose and TOMS Chief Shoegiver Blake Mycoskie announced the partnership via video, explaining the TOMS Shoes One to One program (one pair donated for each pair bought). The shoe company already operates exclusively on this business model, but this is the first time they're partnering with a social media company to reach a new audience. I already own one pair of gold, sparkly TOMS, but I think I want another pair! It's a great idea - and a feel-good way to kick off the holiday season.

Would you sport a pair?

Ski For Free: Winter Feels Good

FitSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0800

If you have never tried snow sports, but are sick of hanging out inside while the world is blanketed in white, then you need to check out the Winter Feel Good program. It was created by the organization Winter Trails to help people experiment with Winter sports. Their mission is to help folks stay fit by exercising outside even though there is snow on the ground.

On Jan. 12, all over the country, different ski resorts and cross country skiing areas will be lending equipment (snow shoes and cross country skis) for free and some are even offering free downhill ski lessons! However, in Estes Park, Colorado the free ski day will not be until Feb. 16, giving you even more time to plan. This is a great way to experience many activities the great outdoors has to offer during Winter without spending money but still burning it up in the snow.

Click here to find a participating location near you!

Have fun!

The Ultimate Date: Indoor Rock Climbing

Fit Community — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:32 -0800

Women That Rock (Climb) community members Spacekatgal and her husband Spacekatdude give you their take on why indoor rock climbing makes a perfect fitness-inspired date.

Spacekatdude and I are married, so we're always looking for fun new things to do. Recently, we decided to give indoor rock climbing a shot! We totally loved it! We wanted to post a bit about it for newbies.

We each signed up for a $160 class, which included gym membership for two weeks. We got free equipment rental and a really great instructor named Nate that taught us the basics, focusing on safety. We were taught to tie our own knots and how to "belay" your partner safely, meaning how to catch them if they fall off the wall.

I will be honest and say it's a real trust building exercise. I love my husband dearly, but I also know it's in his nature to be distracted. It was a little hard for me to put my life into his hands and trust him to catch me if I fell. Throwing myself off the wall for the first time was very scary - but I quickly learned that I could count on him for this. Working as a team to guide the other person up the wall is both fun and good for your relationship!

It's also a great workout. Within a few weeks of rock climbing, I've greatly increased my upper body strength. If you have moxie, I would definitely say it's a sport you should try!

To hear Spacekatdude's perspective, read more.

A guy's perspective - Spacekatdude here. Rock climbing is awesome. It's not just a physical thing - it's very mental, as you try to figure out set paths up the wall, only being allowed to touch rock outcroppings of a particular color - very challenging. Whenever we go to the gym there are a lot of women there, and it's great to watch those who love the challenge and love to push themselves, I think that's awesome. Our instructor Nate also told us that it was great for kids - one of the best rock climbers he knew was an eight-year-old girl, who showed him some excellent routes during an outdoor climb.

I mentioned that climbing is a mental exercise. This is because you have to constantly concentrate on what you're doing. If you go in mentally weak or lazy, bad things can happen: I read of some climbers who went to Half Dome at Yosemite, all ready to hammer in their own ropes to descend from the top. But there were ropes already there, embedded in the rock, and they just used those. As they climbed down, the ropes gave way, and they fell to their deaths. So laziness has no place in rock climbing.

Also, as you climb, it's important to remember to use your feet for power, and not to try to pull yourself up by your arms. So the mental challenge is to keep concentrating the entire time you're roping yourself in, climbing, and belaying.

Share your climbing tales in the Women That Rock (Climb) group and spread the love! Not a climber? Be sure to take a look at our other community groups - there's something for everyone!

Source: Flickr User Charlie Brewer

Jim and Jenny Bring an Early Christmas to NYC

PopSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy smiled and waved in NYC on Friday as the Christmas Carol train tour pulled into Grand Central Station. Jim was soon off to film an appearance on Good Morning America, as he begins promoting his holiday movie before its release next Friday. He's still rocking the beard we saw him sporting earlier this month, and it might come in handy for Jim as he heads into Winter.

To see lots more photos of Jim being silly, and his segment on GMA, just read more.

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Is Pickle Juice the New Sport Drink?

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:01 -0700

I feel bad throwing out pickle brine, but I never know what to do with it when I eat the last pickle. My friend saves the juice for her Bloody Mary mix but I'm not a big fan of the brunchy cocktail. But apparently pickle brine has another use - as a sports drink!

You lose electrolytes whenever you have an intense workout or sweat intensely. Even though it sounds weird that pickle juice makes a good electrolyte replacement, it totally makes sense when you consider how much salt is in the juice. Sodium is an essential component in helping the body retain fluids, which is extremely important for long workouts, marathons, or any other endurance activity. Not having enough fluids in your muscles can result in some serious cramping and dehydration.

It's definitely an acquired taste, but if you feel like you want a natural alternative to Gatorade, try adding some pickle juice to water, or make some pickle juice popsicles. I might give it a shot the next time I'm out on a major bike ride or an all-day climb in hot weather.

Source: Flickr User nonelvis

Kova & T Lace Bell Bottoms: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:50:22 -0700

OK, I love lace, I love bell bottoms, but put the two together, and you get these Kova & T Lace Bell Bottoms ($165). I've already spotted a couple of hipster gals sporting this look, but I'm still on the fence. They remind me of Cher - not in a good way - and I can't get over the whole goth vibe. On the flip side, they might look groovy with a vest and platforms - what say you?

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To submit a controversial product to be considered for Fab, join my Love It or Hate It? group.

Obama's Foursome Finally Includes a Woman

TresSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700

The 44th president has played 24 rounds of golf (who's counting?) since he came to office. How many women have been invited along with the golfer in chief? One. This weekend, President Obama's chief domestic policy adviser Melody Barnes became the first woman to play golf with the president.

Last week, Obama sounded pretty enlightened about modern gender roles. He said that after he had kids, he realized that Michelle should not be solely responsible for running the house just because she's a woman. But it seems that Obama has been having a hard time translating these enlightened ideas to sports, as he typically plays basketball and golf with men only.

Hanging out socially with the boss is always good for career advancement, and it's a bit disappointing that the president was perpetuating the idea that these traditionally all-male activities are still for for members of the "boys club." Hopefully any of the sporty women on staff will now feel welcome to play in these very visible games.

Have you ever felt excluded from activities (social or work-related) because you're a woman?