Abstract:
A carbonated, oral rehydration beverage that includes about 25-75 mEq/L of sodium, about 15-40 mEq/L of potassium, about 20-55 mEq/L of chloride, dextrose, and at least about 2.0 volumes of CO2. A method of treating or preventing dehydration is also provided.
Abstract:
An apparatus for modifying a liquid enteral nutritional product. The apparatus includes a feeding set having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is constructed for fluid connection to a supply container. The feeding set defines an interior space. The apparatus further includes a canister disposed in the interior space defined by the feeding set. The canister includes a wall portion that defines an aperture therethrough. The canister is constructed to receive one or more beneficial agents in an interior chamber defined therein. At least one beneficial agent is disposed in the interior chamber defined by the canister.