Age in years
|
Electrolyte powder dosage
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Under 12 months
|
100 mL every 90 mins
|
1–3 years
|
100 mL every 90 mins
|
3-6 years
|
100 mL every 60 mins
|
7-12 years
|
100 mL every 30 mins
|
Over 12 years
|
200 mL every 30 mins
|
Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than:
- 6 hours in infants under 6 months
- 12 hours in children under 3 years
- 24 hours in children aged 3–6 years
- 48 hours for adults and children aged over 6 years