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Pedialyte for constipation
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 31 years experience
Water: Water will work as well as Pedialyte. If chronic constipation is the problem it may take more than moisture. Increase fiber as much as you can. Best... Read More
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 37 years experience
Not harmful at all, pedialyte is a balanced electrolyte solution, no harm drinking it. Apple juice is just fructose, a few vitamins, and water
Answered Aug 16, 2021
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
It won't hurt, but is less likely to help. Apple juice has sugars that are poorly absorbed in young kids and acts as a natural laxative. Pedialyte is ... Read More
Reviewed Aug 16, 2021
A member asked:
Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsettanswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Constipation: Use apple or prune juice to soften stools- 6-8 ozs a day. Pedialyte is an electrolyte solution for dehydration but will not soften stools. Also incr... Read More
808 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Valerie Hinesanswered
Pediatrics 18 years experience
Prune Juice: I would recommend prune juice for constipation as a first step. It is always important to discuss it with your pediatrician, be sure he has a normal e... Read More
808 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Not the best: Pedialyte and water are used more for hydration issues in a child. You need to speak with your Pediatrician regarding treatments for a 7 week old, as... Read More
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
Tasty for kids: If you can tolerate the taste, its fine.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
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 hydr... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
possibly: Any product when given in excess could have negative effects.I have seen infants force fed the product develop profuse diarrhea that only stopped when... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 42 years experience
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 hav... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Disastrous idea: Pedialyte is an oral rehydration solution. It is not designed to be injected under the skin any more than your tap water. Such an attempt would likely... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
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 s... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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