Pedialyte® is the #1 pediatrician recommended solution to help prevent dehydration due to diarrhea and vomiting

During episodes of diarrhea and vomiting, the body rapidly loses necessary electrolytes. Help your child feel better fast with Pedialyte. It’s specially formulated to quickly replace lost fluids and electrolytes. And now, Pedialyte Liters with 7.8 mg/L added zinc helps replenish zinc loss due to diarrhea.

Pedialyte provides a precise balance of electrolytes, carbohydrates and water that children need - and contains less sugar than sports drinks, sweetened sodas or even juices.

Why avoid sugar

Household beverages, such as sports drinks, sweetened sodas or juices with too much sugar may make diarrhea worse. When sugar levels are too high, your body tries to dilute the sugar by drawing water from the blood stream into the intestine, which then causes diarrhea.

Adults aren’t as affected by these higher sugar levels. But since children’s bodies are smaller, the effect can be more pronounced.

What are electrolytes?

Potassium, sodium and chloride are minerals known as electrolytes. In the body, they are vital for proper cell function and growth.

For example, sodium helps your body absorb liquid and retain the liquid that you absorb. These electrolytes are often lost during episodes of diarrhea and vomiting.