Pedialyte® powder sticks
Apple
Pedialyte® powder sticks 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!
- Specially formulated to help prevent dehydration† in both kids and adults.
- Convenient for travelling and on-the-go. Fast. Effective. Portable.
- Quickly replaces fluids and electrolytes.
- Available in two delicious flavours: Apple and Fruit Punch.
† Mild to moderate dehydration due to diarrhea and 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:
No
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
Storage
Recommended Dose
RECONSTITUTE WITH WATER ONLY
- Dissolve the entire contents of 4 sticks in 1 L,
2 sticks in 500 mL, or 1 stick 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.
Storage
- Store powder sticks at room temperature. Avoid extreme temperatures.
- Refrigerate unused reconstituted product in a sealed container and use within 96 hours.
- Use by expiry date.
Recommended Dose
- Infants < 1 year: Consult a physician before using Pedialyte® powder sticks.
- Children 1 year of age‡: 50-100 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, up to a maximum of 1 L over a period of 24 hours.
- Children 2 to 9 years of age‡: 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.
- Adults, adolescents, and children ≥ 10 years‡: 200-400 mL per episode of diarrhea and/or vomiting, or as much as wanted.
‡ Attempt to give/take solution as soon as diarrhea begins. Take/give the solution frequently and in small amounts (e.g. 5 mL), gradually increased, as tolerated. If more solution is requested/desired, give/take more, as tolerated.
Duration of use: Continue as long as diarrhea or vomiting is present. For occasional use only.
For dehydration due to other causes such as fever, travelling, heat, exercise and medical procedures/treatments which may increase the risk of dehydration, consult a health care professional.
