Question 1

can adults drink pedialyte?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is essentially the same as IV fluid. It is specifically designed for infants and toddlers who have need for oral re-hydration and substitutes for a trip to the hospital and iv's. Adults are more tolerant to a simplified oral hydration solution and could do well on gateraid or other similar drink.

Question 2

how much pedialyte should an adult drink who's been throwing up?

Accepted Answer

Why pedialyte ?: Rehydration by mouth is a simple process of taking sips almost continuously.You don't want to take in any large volume at one time or the irritated stomach may just make you barf.Take in enough that you need to pee every 6-8 hours and you will be on the mend.You can use 1/2 strength Gateraid or similar product as an adult. Pedialyte is balanced for infants which wouldn't hurt but it tastes awful.

Question 3

can a grown woman drink pedialyte?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Yes, but why would you want to?  Because it's packaged for children, it's more expensive than similar electrolyte solutions made for adults.

Question 4

what will happen if you drink pedialyte when  not sick?

Accepted Answer

U will be hydrated: Pedialyte is simply a balance of water and the type of electrolytes found in our body.It is roughly like drinking a dilute gatorade.It has no special qualities to heal illness beyond helping kids stay hydrated.

Question 5

will it hurt you if you drink a liter of pedialyte everyday?

Accepted Answer

Why would you?: It probably wouldn't hurt you (depends on the size of person drinking it). It replaces electrolytes, so someone with normal functioning kidneys would be able to appropriately deal with the consumed electrolytes. In my opinion, pedialyte is rather expensive and doesn't taste so good. I would try something else (gatorade?).

Question 6

i am diabetic. can i still drink pedialyte?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: You could, but why? Pedialyte has a lot of electrolytes and glucose -- they aren't really recommended for people w/diabetes -- that is, unless you have nausea and vomiting and are rehydrating yourself. In that case, you should have already discussed it with your doctor.

Question 7

my baby is drinking pedialyte can she drink formula?

Accepted Answer

Sure: If she 's been on pedialyte because of gastroenteritis and been tolerating well, formula should be introduced, maybe smaller amount often to be sure she tolerates it.

Question 8

is drinking a pedialyte bad during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a rather expensive and funky tasting hydration solution, but it will not harm baby.

Question 9

please tell me can diabetics drink pedialyte safely?

Accepted Answer

Account for carbs: As with any other fluid or food a diabetic consumes, it is fine as long as you account for the carbs in the fluid.

Question 10

can you drink pedialyte while fasting for a blood test?

Accepted Answer

No: Pedialyte contains a sugar. This breaks the concept of a fast. Non-nutrient liquids only during the period of fast.

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