Question 1

how much pedialyte for dehydrated adults?

Accepted Answer

Pedialyte in adults: If you having acute vomiting and diarrhea, you drink as much Pedialyte as you can stand to drink. There is no limit on how much - this is a case where more is better if it is not making you vomit more and you can stand the bad flavor of it. It's also an expensive way to treat your GI illness - water and low sugar sports drinks are equally effective as adults and a bit more palatable

Question 2

is pedialyte good for adults?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

is there pedialyte for adults?

Accepted Answer

It's for everyone: Pedialyte is a oral rehydration drink that is fine for children and adults. One should talk with his doctor if he is having a lot of vomiting or diarrhea.

Question 4

is there an adult version of pedialyte?

Accepted Answer

Yes,called gateraid: Pedialyte is quite different from the rehydration solution used by adults. It has far less glucose and a different balance of electrolytes. Gateraid was the original adult rehydration solution although there are many others now available.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

can pedialyte cause headaches and migraines in adults?

Accepted Answer

Possible: I&#x27;m not aware of migraine headaches as a direct consequence of normal consumption of Pedialyte in adults, however, it can commonly cause G.I. symptoms including nausea and vomiting. By indirect extension and in susceptible people this could lead to severe headaches. In general, labeling an item as a migraine trigger requires tracking through time. More info? www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi

Question 8

why would an adult need the use of pedialyte? to replace electrolytes? gatorade cheaper and just as valuable in most situations needing electrolytes?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference: Either one is fine, both have electrolytes which are important if you are dehydrated, maybe a bit more sugar in Gatorade.

Question 9

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 10

i just asked a question about pedialyte helping major vomitting in adults. im really needing a solution. im hurting so bad throwing up?

Accepted Answer

Sip,sip,sip: If you have access to a cola drink, you can sometimes settle your stomach by sipping flat cola through ice chips. The sugar in the mix somehow settles the stomach in many. If unsuccessful, call your doc's service & see if they can prescribe some Phenergan (promethazine) or zofran, both of which can help nausea. Sometimes just sipping small amounts of gateraid over many hours will break the cycle of vomiting.

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