Pedialyte® powder sachets
Apple
Pedialyte® powder sachets are a convenient, portable way to quickly replenish lost fluids and electrolytes to help prevent dehydration and help you feel better fast. Just add water and you're ready to rehydrate!
- Convenient for travelling and on-the-go.
- Quickly replaces fluids and electrolytes.
- Designed to prevent dehydration† more effectively than household beverages, like sports drinks, juice, and soda.
- Great for kids and adults!
- Available in two delicious flavours: Apple and Fruit Punch.
† Due to diarrhea and/or vomiting.
Available in:
Serving size : 8.5 g (1 sachet), as prepared with 250 mL of water
Energy (Calories): 23
Characteristics
Osmolality (mOsm/kg H2O):
250
Gluten-free:
Yes
Kosher:
Yes
Halal:
Yes
Medicinal ingredients
Dextrose (g):
5.7
Sodium (mg [mmol]):
244 (10.6)
Potassium (mg [mmol]):
184 (4.7)
Chloride (mg [mmol]):
294 (8.3)
Citrate (g [mmol]):
1.15 (6.1)
Ingredients
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Dextrose, citric acid, potassium citrate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate. NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Malic acid, artificial apple flavour, caramel colour, sucralose, acesulfame potassium.
Directions
Use
RECONSTITUTE WITH WATER ONLY
- Dissolve the entire contents of 4 sachets in 1 L,2 sachets in 500 mL, or 1 sachet in 250 mL of drinking water (to achieve the appropriate concentration of medicinal ingredients). If drinking water is not available, use boiled or bottled water to prepare the solution. Do not boil the solution after it is prepared.
- Tastes best served cold.
- Store powder sachets at room temperature. Avoid extreme temperatures.
- Refrigerate unused reconstituted product in a sealed container and use within 24 hours.
- Use by expiry date.
Use
- Children < 1 year: Consult a physician before using Pedialyte®.
- Children 1-2 years: Give 50-100 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 24 hours. Attempt to give solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Offer small, frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.
- Children 2-9 years: Give 100-200 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 8 to 24 hours. Attempt to give solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Offer small, frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.
- Adults, adolescents, and children ≥ 10 years: Take/give 200-400 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, or as much as wanted. Attempt to take/give solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Take/give small, frequent sips every 15 minutes, increasing serving size as tolerated.
Continue as long as diarrhea or vomiting is present.
For occasional use only.
EASY-TO-USE DOSAGE CHART
This easy-to-use chart suggests the daily dosage requirements of Pedialyte® in millilitres. The volume necessary is based on weight. For children under
1 year of age, consult your physician before using Pedialyte®.
| Body Weight | Pedialyte® (mL/day) |
|---|---|
| 3 kg (6.6 lb) | 150-300 |
| 4 kg (8.8 lb) | 200-400 |
| 5 kg (11.0 lb) | 250-500 |
| 6 kg (13.2 lb) | 300-600 |
| 7 kg (15.4 lb) | 350-700 |
| 8 kg (17.6 lb) | 400-800 |
| 9 kg (19.8 lb) | 450-900 |
| 10 kg (22.0 lb) | 500-1000 |
| 11 kg (24.2 lb) | 550-1100 |
| 12 kg (26.4 lb) | 600-1200 |
| 13 kg (28.6 lb) | 650-1300 |
| 14 kg (30.8 lb) | 700-1400 |
| 15 kg (33.0 lb) | 750-1500 |
| 16 kg (35.2 lb) | 800-1600 |
| 17 kg (37.4 lb) | 850-1700 |
| 18 kg (39.6 lb) | 900-1800 |
| 19 kg (41.8 lb) | 950-1900 |
| 20 kg (44.0 lb) | 1000-2000 |
