For infants under 1 year of age: Consult your doctor. For children 1 year and older: Begin with small frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated. Continue for as long as diarrhea is present. To maintain proper hydration, 4—8 servings 32 to 64 fl oz of Pedialyte may be needed per day. Consult your doctor if vomiting, fever, or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours or if consumption needs are greater than 2 liters 64 fl oz per day.
Pedialyte Powder Packs and Freezer Pops are not for use for children under 1 year of age. Why is Pedialyte a better choice than sports drinks, soda, or juice when a child needs to be rehydrated? Often, a child needs to be rehydrated after diarrhea. Drinks that contain too much sugar, like sports drinks, soda, or juice, can draw water into the intestine, making diarrhea worse and increasing the risk of dehydration.
Pedialyte contains an effective balance of sugar glucose and minerals electrolytes , helping to prevent dehydration during diarrhea and vomiting. This balance is not contained in sports drinks, soda, or juice. What are the amounts, in milligrams, of sodium, potassium, and chloride in Pedialyte?
The approximate sodium, potassium, and chloride amounts in Pedialyte are listed below. Sodium Potassium Chloride mg Yes, in general, an adult may use Pedialyte; there are no contraindications for its use in adults. Is Pedialyte OK for someone with diabetes?
Pedialyte is used to help restore vital minerals and nutrients lost during diarrhea and vomiting. While it does contain carbohydrates, it may or may not contain enough carbohydrates for someone with diabetes, especially if insulin is being used. Parents of children with diabetes should check with their pediatrician for specific guidelines on using Pedialyte. Does Pedialyte help stop diarrhea and vomiting? Pedialyte is not indicated to stop diarrhea and vomiting, but it does help prevent the dehydration that can occur as a result of these symptoms.
Unlike sugary sports drinks, juices, and soda, which can make diarrhea even worse, Pedialyte is formulated with a special balance of sugar glucose and minerals electrolytes , which promotes absorption and hydration. Can I use Pedialyte past the expiration date? Abbott has systematic monitoring in place to assure our products are of the highest quality.
For a child over 1 year old with vomiting but no diarrhea , the best fluid is water or ice chips because water can be directly absorbed across the stomach wall. If your child is 2 years old or older water is best, but half-strength lemon-lime soda or Popsicles are also okay. Stir the soda until no fizz remains the bubbles inflate the stomach and increase the chances of continued vomiting. Start with 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of the clear fluid, depending on your child's age, every 5 minutes.
After 4 hours without vomiting, double the amount each hour. If your child vomits using this treatment, rest the stomach completely for 1 hour and then start over but with smaller amounts. This one-swallow-at-a-time spoonfed approach rarely fails. Offer bland foods after 8 hours without vomiting After 8 hours without vomiting, your child can gradually return to a normal diet. Usually your child can be back on a normal diet within 24 hours after recovery from vomiting. Diet for breast-fed babies The key to treatment is providing breast milk in smaller amounts than usual.
If your baby vomits once, make no changes. If your baby vomits twice, continue breast-feeding but nurse on only one side for 10 minutes every 1 to 2 hours.
Medicines Do not give your child any medicines by mouth for 8 hours. Oral medicines can irritate the stomach and make vomiting worse. Call your healthcare provider if your child needs to continue taking a prescription medicine. Common mistakes in the treatment of vomiting A common error is to give as much fluid at one time as your child wants rather than gradually increasing the amount. This almost always leads to continued vomiting.
Call Call our office immediately if: Your child shows any signs of dehydration such as no urine in over 8 hours, very dry mouth, no tears when crying. Your child vomits up blood or something that looks like coffee grounds. They may sit up, roll over from their back to their bellies, and vice versa, and they are even babbling in their way of communicating with you.
So, if your baby seems more sluggish, less willing to play or move around, that is a major indicator that something is wrong. Dehydration can be a leading cause since our bodies need liquids to function properly.
Without it, our energy can rapidly deplete. However, they still should be going to the bathroom about every four to six hours. If you have noticed they have a dry diaper after this timeframe, consider that they may not have enough liquid to urinate. Also, keep an eye on their bowel movements.
This is also a sign that your baby might be dehydrated. One of those is a dry mouth. If their lips and mouth appear dry, then they may not have enough liquid to produce saliva. Also, take a look at their face and head.
At six-months-old, babies still have that soft spot on their head. Check to see whether it has sunken in or examine their eyes to see they have sunken in. These are signs doctors look out for when checking for dehydration.
Of course, you always want to look out for more severe signs of dehydration. This includes obvious sunken eyes, fussiness with no relief, wrinkling or discoloration of the skin, and even cold hands and feet. If any of these occur, Pedialyte may not work, and instead, you should contact or see a doctor immediately. Pedialyte is a great way to treat and prevent dehydration in your baby, but before you give them any dose, consider their weight range and go from there.
At six-months-old, your baby can generally tolerate about six tablespoons of Pedialyte per hour as long as they can keep liquids down.
Keep an eye out on other signs of dehydration, and watch for severe symptoms that may indicate a larger problem. No matter the situation, always check in with your pediatrician before you begin a regiment of Pedialyte.
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