Question 1

is pedialyte good for adults?

Accepted Answer

Tasty for kids: If you can tolerate the taste, its fine.

Question 2

could pedialyte be used in 8months old?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is a common fluid supplement in infants. It is similar to the IV solution used in hospitals. It has little nutritional benefit but does help hydrate kids with vomiting and diarrhea.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

how much pedialyte can i give a 5 month old?

Accepted Answer

Small amounts: 2-3 oz per feeding, small amounts frequently. As soon as the baby is able to tolerate Pedialyte place the baby back on formula and solids. All the best.

Question 6

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 7

should you give pedialyte to a 2 month old when not sick?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no reason to give pedialyte regularly to a totally healthy baby. Only used for problems.

Question 8

is it ok to give pedialyte to infants if they're not sick?

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary: It wont harm the baby, but it's unnecessary.  You want to give your baby her best nutrition which is breast milk or formula.   She needs the fat, carbohydrates and protein for her little brain and body to grow.

Question 9

are the pedialyte freezer pops ok for both adults and kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is expensive popsicles for an adult but there is no  risk to their use. It is basically balanced IV solution with flavoring. If you have it you can use it.

Question 10

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?).

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