Not exact matches
If she doesn't seem to be drinking as well, give her a few extra ounces of an
electrolyte solution such as
Pedialyte, with or instead of each feeding.
Depending on how much he's vomiting, the doctor may recommend an over-the-counter oral
electrolyte solution, such as
Pedialyte, Rehydralyte, or Enfalyte, to replace lost fluids, minerals, and salts.
offering baby a few ounces of extra
Pedialyte or other
electrolyte solutions whenever he has diarrhea, in addition to his regular diet of breastmilk or formula
Although
Pedialyte and other
electrolyte solutions are usually recommended when children have diarrhea, it is important to realize that they don't actually make the diarrhea go away.
In addition to restricting a child's diet, another common misconception when treating diarrhea is that
Pedialyte or other
electrolyte solutions will make diarrhea go away.
Although
Pedialyte and other
electrolyte solutions are usually recommended when children have diarrhea, it is important to realize that they don't actually make diarrhea go away.
The doctor may also recommend offering small sips of an over-the-counter oral
electrolyte solution, such as
Pedialyte or Equalyte, to replace the fluids and
electrolytes (salt and minerals) that your baby's body is losing.
Pedialyte powder packs help replenish lost
electrolytes and fluids quickly and with little waste.
If there's substantial fluid loss, especially if baby has a combination of diarrhea and vomiting, your child's pediatrician may also recommend offering older babies liquids for
electrolyte replacement (i.e., drinks such as
Pedialyte) to replace sodium and potassium lost in diarrhea and / or small amounts of water.
Babies younger than 12 months can be given breast milk, formula, or
electrolyte solutions like
Pedialyte to fight dehydration, according to Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Czincila recommends
Pedialyte, the children's solution that helps prevent dehydration and restores nutrients and
electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhea.
Pedialyte or diluted Gatorade (though the low
electrolyte concentration here may become a concern) with added free amino acids, such as glutamine (2 - 3 grams per 8 ounces of fluid).
Note that
Pedialyte is higher in
electrolytes than most sports drinks, which would seem to fly in the face of the recommendation regarding reducing gut concentrations of
electrolytes.
You can get all kinds of
electrolyte solutions (like
Pedialyte) however they are loaded with sugar or unacceptable sugar substitutes / artificial sweeteners.
Pedialyte also has the correct balance of
electrolytes.
So, it's vital to our health to keep our
electrolyte levels up, which is why drinks like Gatorade and
Pedialyte are so popular.
Pedialyte seems harmless, but if you throw your dog's
electrolyte balance out of control with too high of a dose, you'll be causing more harm than good.
To keep them hydrated and to prevent them from losing too many
electrolytes, it may be a good idea to give them some sort of
electrolyte replacement product like
Pedialyte.
Pedialyte is an oral
electrolyte replenishing solution widely recommended to treat dehydration in children and adults.
So they need to be provide with
electrolytes such as
pedialyte when they are still drinking or with subcutaneous fluids when they are not.
It is also safe to give your dog small doses of
Pedialyte to restore lost fluids and
electrolytes (usually your vet will administer 2 to 4 cc of
Pedialyte per pound of your dog's body weight each hour — roughly 2 tablespoons per 10 pounds of body weight), but try not to do so without first consulting your veterinarian.
If he's mildly dehydrated, you can give him hourly doses of an unflavored commercial
electrolyte drink (
Pedialyte) or add more water to his formula.
Pedialyte to restore
electrolytes is also recommended.
These include a high
electrolyte, rehydrating solution like
Pedialyte ® or Gatorade ®, and a high source of sugar, like Karo ® syrup.
To get their
electrolytes up, sprinkle powdered Gatorade on their food, or mix a small amount in their water, or give them a bowl of
Pedialyte
You can also talk to your vet about anti-diarrheal products like probiotics or
Pedialyte to see if they'll help provide your dog more
electrolytes and make him feel better.