Pedialyte is a therapeutic oral electrolyte maintenance solution for infants and children to restore fluid and minerals lost in diarrhoea and vomiting. Presented in 2x 500 mL bottles and available in Bubble Gum flavour.1
Uses
To restore fluid and minerals lost in diarrhoea and vomiting. Pedialyte is suitable for infants less than 1 year old (as specified by physician) and young children and adults as tolerated.1
Features
Solute concentration:
- Renal solute load: 100 mOsm/L
- Osmolarity: 255 mOsm/L
- Osmolality: 258 mOsm/kg H2O
Suitable for
| Suitable for
| Suitable for
| Lactose Free* | Gluten Free† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | √ | √ | √ |
*Lactose free refers to the product containing no detectable lactose.2
†Gluten free refers to the product containing no detectable gluten over a limit of quantification of 5 ppm.2
Nutrition
Nutritional information | Average per 100 mL |
|---|---|
| Dextrose (g) | 2 |
| Fructose (g) | 0.51 |
Minerals
Minerals | Average per 100 mL |
|---|---|
| Sodium (mEq) | 4.72 |
| Sodium (mEq) | 2.17 |
| Sodium (mEq) | 3.59 |
| Citrate (mEq) | 3.25 |
Ingredients
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS per 500 mL: Glucose Monohydrate (11.05 g) (equivalent to dextrose anhydrouse 10.05 g), potassium citrate monohydrate (1.15 g), sodium chloride (1.05 g), sodium citrate dihydrate (0.55 g). Contains sucralose and sugars. Contains 109 mg sodium and 85 mg potassium per 100 mL.May contain: potassium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium sulphate. Contains soy and milk ingredients.
Preparation
For infants under 1 year of age, use under medical supervision. For children 1 year of age and older, offer Pedialyte every 1 to 4 hours. The child should drink 1 to 2 litres of Pedialyte per day while diarrhoea continues. Pedialyte is ready to use and can be served chilled. Do not add water or dilute. Once opened, the solution should be refrigerated and used within 24 hours.1
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Abbreviations
mEq: milliequivalent.
References:
1. Pedialyte® Product Label.
2. Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Code. Standard 2.9.5 – Food for special medical purposes.
ANZ.2024.48429.ALL.1 (v1.0) | May 2024.
