ORS should not be given as the only fluid for more than 6 hours. Do not dilute or mix an ORS with formula. Do not give teas or broths. These liquids do not have the right mix of electrolytes and can make diarrhea worse. For babies younger than 12 months: Give breast milk, ORS or formula if tolerated. Do not stop breastfeeding. Do not dilute formula.
For children over 1 year: Give the same kinds of liquids as above and water. Avoid red-colored foods or drinks that might look like blood in diarrhea or in vomit.
If your child is sick to their stomach or dehydrated, give small sips of ORS, breast milk or formula if tolerated every 5 to 10 minutes. Start by giving babies 1 teaspoon 5 mL of liquid. For toddlers and children, give 1 tablespoonful or 3 teaspoons 30 mL.
Gradually work up to drinking more. When Pedialyte and formula are mixed together, the nutrient and mineral content of both would change, along with the osmolality. The mixture could also become clumpy and hard for your baby to drink. Should I continue breastfeeding while giving my baby Pedialyte? While it is recommended that an infant or child continue breastfeeding during bouts of diarrhea and vomiting, since each situation is different, we suggest consulting with your health care provider to determine the best course of action for your child.
Can I mix Pedialyte with water? Apple juice? Ginger ale? Pedialyte's specific blend of minerals and nutrients contains appropriate and balanced amounts of sugars and electrolytes in a particular quantity of fluid. This formulation is important for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in children who have abnormal losses, such as can happen with diarrhea. If other fluids are added, the quantities and ratios of electrolytes and sugars may be altered, making the product less effective.
Additionally, adding other sweetened fluids could draw water back into the intestine and make diarrhea even worse. Therefore, no other fluids should be mixed with Pedialyte unless recommended by a health care professional. And it's important to note that when mixing Pedialyte Powder Packs, only 8 fl oz of water should be used per serving.
Why does Pedialyte need to be discarded in 48 hours? For example, if someone touches the surface from which the product is poured, any bacteria on the person's hands can be transferred to the product. This is called touch contamination. The bacteria grow slowly at refrigerator temperatures, but over time, the amount of bacteria can become significant.
Children with gastroenteritis are at increased risk of a second infection from these bacteria as their immune system is already working to fight the gastroenteritis. Can I freeze Pedialyte not the Freezer Pops? We do not recommend freezing any of our Pedialyte products unless they are specifically designed to be frozen, like Pedialyte Freezer Pops. Pedialyte Freezer Pops contain an ingredient carboxymethylcellulose which keeps the pops from freezing solid like ice cubes and allows them to be more "bite-able.
Pedialyte is an oral electrolyte solution that is specifically designed to replace vital minerals and nutrients that are lost when a child has diarrhea with or without vomiting. Pedialyte is effective because it contains only a small amount of sugar glucose that is balanced with appropriate levels of minerals electrolytes.
Pedialyte is designed with this precise combination of sugars and electrolytes to promote fluid and electrolyte absorption. They have fewer chemicals called congeners than darker-hued drinks. These chemicals are made during the fermenting process and might contribute to or worsen a hangover, according to the Mayo Clinic. To get our top stories delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Healthy Living newsletter. Can Pedialyte Really Cure a Hangover? By Kate Bratskeir Updated January 08, Save Pin FB More.
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