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Can pedialyte be bad if you aren't sick?

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No.: As with everything in life, moderation is good. Pedialyte is sort of like expensive, bad tasting gatorade.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2017

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

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