cautionGet medical help right away for infants under 1 year of age as dehydration may be a medical emergency.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney disease (Buckingham 2020; CPS 2006; WHO 2004; CDC 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea/vomiting worsen or persist for more than 24 hours (WHO 2006; WHO 2005).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea contains blood or mucus, if vomit is green or contains blood, if diarrhea/vomiting are accompanied by a high fever, yellowing of eye or skin, severe abdominal pain, or if a bowel obstruction is suspected (Buckingham 2020; Government of Canada 2015; CPS 2006; CDC 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if you experience irritability, confusion, tiredness/weakness, reduced urine output, dry mouth, increased heart and/or breathing rate, decreased tears and/or sunken eyes , disproportionate thirst, or swelling of the hands, face and/or feet (Diggins 2008; CPS 2006; WHO 2005; CDC 2003).
contraindicationDo not use for (re)hydration associated with exercise (WHO 2006; CPA 2001; IOM 1994).