CeraLyte

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Manufactured by Cera Products Inc, CeraLyte is a rice-based oral rehydration solution (ORS) for diarrhea and dehydration.[1] The formulation effectively reduces the volume and duration of diarrhea [2] while it delivers the necessary salts and nutrients to prevent or correct dehydration, including cases of intestinal damage and mucosal injury. This patented formulation has been evaluated and validated in over 15 laboratory and clinical studies with additional studies continuing. [3] [4]

The product’s mixed chain carbohydrate allows for a quicker and sustained rate of absorption thus alleviating symptoms more efficiently. This statement has been proven in numerous clinical studies conducted with CeraLyte and other rice-based oral rehydration > solutions versus the World Health Organization’s own ORS.[5] See Comparison Chart

CeraLyte is classified in the United States as a “medical food”, in a classification that is considered generally safe, but should be used under medical supervision. If diarrhea is severe or prolonged more than 3 days, bloody, or if there is high fever, swelling of hands or feet, a physician or medical center should be consulted immediately for advice.

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[edit] Nutritional and compositional information

Ingredients: Rice syrup or rice syrup solids (for powders), trisodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, citric acid in some flavors, sucralose in some flavors, and natural flavors. CeraLyte is a kosher, fat free, lactose free, gluten free, and salicylate free product.

CeraLyte is available in a variety of flavors and concentrations to suit a variety of conditions, including traveler’s diarrhea, autoimmune diseases, Crohn’s disease, cancer and the diarrhea and dehydration related side effects resulting from the medications or treatments for these conditions, such as chemotherapy or radiation.

The following details illustrate the levels of concentration and flavors available. Each number represents the level of sodium per liter, i.e., mEq/L (millequivalents per liter). CeraLyte- 50 means 50 mEq/L of sodium, CeraLyte-70 means 70 mEq/L of sodium and CeraLyte-90 means 90 mEq/L of sodium.

CeraLyte-50 • Cases of mild dehydration & diarrhea • Maintenance of fluid balance & volume • 10 gram packages, which mix into 200 ml/ 7oz of water for the right concentration of hydration fluid

CeraLyte-70 • Cases of mild to moderate diarrhea & dehydration • Ideal for travelers and for acute diarrhea • 10 gram packets (mix into 200 ml/ 7 oz of water), or 50gram packets, (mix into 1 liter/ 34.2 oz of water)

CeraLyte-90 • Cases of severe dehydration & diarrhea • Ideal for high-output diarrhea, such as in ileostomy, Short Gut, short bowel syndrome, or infectious diarrhea such as cholera [6] • 50 gram packets (mix into 1 liter/ 34.2 oz of water)

Composition comparison chart
Composition comparison chart

[edit] Recent Studies

Recently, studies have been taking place to determine the effect CeraLyte usage has on patients who suffer from Familial Dysautonomia [7], Gastroenteritis [8] and chronic fatigue syndrome.

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Kelly D, Nadeau J. (2004). "Oral Rehydration Solution: A “Low-Tech” Oft Neglected Therapy". Nutrition Issues in Gastroenterology 21: 51-62. 
  2. ^ Molla AM, Ahmed AM and Greenough WB III. (1985). "Rice-Based Oral Rehydration Solution Decreases the Stool Volume in Acute Diarrhea.". Bulletin: World Health Organization 63: 751-756. 
  3. ^ Gore SM, Fontaine O, Pierce NE. (1992). "Impact of rice-based rehydration solution on stool output and duration of diarrhea; meta-analysis of 13 clinical trials". BRIT Med J 304: 287-91. 
  4. ^ Molla AM, Molla A, Rohde JE and Greenough WB III. (1989). "Turning Off the Diarrhea: The Role of Food and ORS.". Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 8: 81-84. 
  5. ^ Zaman K, Yunus M, Rahman A, Chowdhury HR, Sack DA (2001). "Efficacy of a packaged rice oral rehydration solution among children with cholera and cholera-like illness.". Acta Paediatr 90: 505-510. 
  6. ^ Zaman K, Yunus M, Rahman A, Chowdhury HR, Sack DA (2001). "Efficacy of a packaged rice oral rehydration solution among children with cholera and cholera-like illness.". Acta Paediatr 90: 505-510. 
  7. ^ Ochoa, Juan G. MD (2004). "Electrolyte Therapy for Refractory Seizures in Familial Dysautonomia". Epilepsia 45: 1461-1462. 
  8. ^ King CK, Glass R, Bresee JS, Duggan C (2003). "Managing Acute Gastroenteritis Among Children: Oral Rehydration, Maintenance, and Nutritional Therapy.". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 52: 1-16. 

[edit] References

  • Amylase-resistant starch as adjunct to oral rehydration therapy in children with diarrhea. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 42:362-368, 2006. Raghupathy, P, Ramakrishna, BS, Oommen, SP, Ahmed, MS, Priyaa, G, Dziura, J, Young, GP, Binder, HJ.
  • Evaluation of oral rehydration solution by whole gut perfusion in rats: effects of osmolarity, sodium concentration and resistant starch. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 2006 Nov;43(5):568-75. Subramanya, S, Balakrishnan, BS, Ramakrishna, S, Young, GP, Binder, HJ.
  • Rice-based oral rehydration solution for treating diarrhea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD001264. Fontaine O, Gore SM, Pierce NF.
  • Reduced osmolarity oral rehydration solution for treating cholera. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004 Oct 18;(4):CD003754. Murphy C, Hahn S, Volmink J.

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