Dehydration is a condition where the essential fluid and electrolytes are lost and not replaced in sufficient quantity. This happens with diarrhea, vomiting, sweat loss, or fever, or when people do not drink enough.

Not every liquid rehydrates correctly. Water does not have the needed electrolytes; sugary or salty drinks can make the problem worse. Cera products replace fluid losses and can be taken on a regular basis, before the problem becomes serious. Dehydration symptoms include:

• Sunken eyes, or--in infants--sunken fontanel
("soft spot" at the top of the head)
• Excessive thirst
• Decreased urine or no urine
• High Temperature (over 103†)
• Blood in the stool, severe abdominal cramps
• Severe diarrhea and vomiting

Any of these symptoms can indicate a possibly dangerous condition--see your doctor or go to the nearest hospital or clinic right away! Also call a doctor if diarrhea continues more than one day.