Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can pedialyte be bad if you aren't sick?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No.: As with everything in life, moderation is good. Pedialyte is sort of like expensive, bad tasting gatorade.
Answered 4/8/2017
4.9k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it ok to give a 11 month old pedialyte once in a while, if they are not sick, as an alternative to juice, since its comparable to gatotade?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My son is ill with pneumonia, hates pedialyte, and won't drink anything...What should I do I know gatorade isn't good, but not sure what to give him
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My son is 6 weeks and is sick so i gave him pedialyte and now he doesnt want his formula all he want is pedialyte he crys when i give him formula and I don't kno what to do because he won't drink it.. He has been throwing up and has nose congestion so his
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My infant is showing signs of dehydration. When do I call the doctor? My baby has been ill and is having fewer wet diapers than normal. Ive tried to give her pedialyte, but she isnt taking much of it. At what point do I need to call her pediatrician?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Can children get sick from to much pedialyte?
What will happen if you drink pedialyte when not sick?
Should you give pedialyte to a 2 month old when not sick?
Is it ok to give pedialyte to infants if they're not sick?
Can you use pedialyte after 48 hrs? I have heard its a sells thing or bacteria gets in or it lose its affects what is the truth? When does it go bad?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
