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Medicines disodium hydrogen citrate + glucose + potassium chloride + sodium chlorideQuestion & answer

disodium hydrogen citrate + glucose + potassium chloride + sodium chloride · Medicine question

Can babies take it?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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It is licensed across age groups, but children under 2 years need prompt clinical assessment and supervised use.

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