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By Mayo Clinic staffIf your family includes young children, it's a good idea to have commercially prepared oral hydration solution, such as Pedialyte, on hand. Drinking liquids that contain a lot of sugar, such as soft drinks and many sports drinks, can make diarrhea worse.
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