Question 1

can children get sick from to much pedialyte?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should not be the only source of diet from more than 48 hours.  As long as other foods are added it can be continued a little longer.  It only contains a small amount of sugar, electrolytes and water.  It is not a complete food source and would lead to malnutrition if continued too long, or not used along with other foods and milk.

Question 2

i ran out of apple pedialyte & the only one i have now is strawberry. i was advised to give my baby clear fluids, but i don't have a way to go buy now?

Accepted Answer

Pedialyte fine: The pedialyte you have should be fine or you can give water instead

Question 3

for severe chest congestion i want to give my 3 yrs old pedialyte but he doesnt take it. can i mix one wo flavor in his similac comfort formula ?

Accepted Answer

Chest congestion: If he is eating and drinking well just use nasal saline drops and a cool mist humidifier.   You could mix the two but he may not need  it

Question 4

how does pedialyte work?

Accepted Answer

Simple fluid : Pedilyte is essentially the same thing as the IV fluid your doc would give to keep your kid hydrated. You just get it in through the stomach in small frequent amounts, rather than through a tube in a vein. Since it requires no digestive work, it allows your gut to rest and heal while it is being used.

Question 5

is pedialyte good for adults?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

does pedialyte increase appetite?

Accepted Answer

No: Pedialyte is extremely low in calories.  Because of the lack of calories, it leaves babies hungry.  They will need to be fed more often.  The pedialyte should not be used more than 24-48 hours without another food source.

Question 8

can you mix pedialyte with formula?

Accepted Answer

Yes but why?: We usually use pedialyte for vomiting and diarrhea to maintain electrolyte balance. Formula with water is balanced and has appropriate nutrients so it really isn't necessary to mix pedialyte and formula. I might suggest using a teaspoon or two of formal in a bottle of pedialyte for a child who won't drink anything but milk..This gives the taste of milk with more pedialyte.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I ran out of apple pedialyte & the only one i have now is strawberry. i was advised to give my baby clear fluids, but i don't have a way to go buy now?

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For severe chest congestion i want to give my 3 yrs old pedialyte but he doesnt take it. can i mix one wo flavor in his similac comfort formula ?

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