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Is it okay to mix pedialyte with water?
According to Pedialyte.com: "Pedialyte contains appropriate and balanced amounts of sugars and electrolytes in a particular quantity of fluid. This formulation is important for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in children who have abnormal losses, such as can happen with diarrhea. If other fluids are added, the quantities and ratios of electrolytes and sugars per volume may be altered, making the product less effective. Additionally, the osmolality of the product may be increased by adding other sweetened fluids - which could worsen the diarrhea. Thus, no other fluids should be mixed with Pedialyte unless recommended by a healthcare professional."
Is an electrolyte a salt?
Many salts are electrolytes but not all; also exist electrolytes which are not salts.
Are all minerals electrolytes?
Most salt dissolve in water, then they're electrolytes by forming ions in solution.
What type of compounds typically form strong electrolytes?
Compounds which are not ionic are commonly not electrolytes. An ionic compound is a compound composed of a metal and a nonmetal, such as NaCl or AgI. Compounds with different compositions are not electrolytes.
Can every strong electrolyte be considered a strong acid?
No. Many strong electrolytes are bases or neutral salts.
In a worst case scenario can an adult use Pedialyte solution?
An adult can use Pedialyte even if it's not a worst case scenario. Using Pedialyte to get electrolytes and for rehydration can be pretty expensive for adults, though, because it is formulated for infants. There are products that are similar to Pedialyte that are formulated for adults, and mixtures that you can make at home to achieve the same goals at Pedialyte achieves.
How does pedialyte work?
quiskly replaces fluid and electrolytes lost during diarrhea and vomiting to help prevent dehydration
How many calories are in pedialyte?
There are about 100 calories in 1 litre of Pedialyte.
Is it okay to mix pedialyte with water?
According to Pedialyte.com: "Pedialyte contains appropriate and balanced amounts of sugars and electrolytes in a particular quantity of fluid. This formulation is important for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in children who have abnormal losses, such as can happen with diarrhea. If other fluids are added, the quantities and ratios of electrolytes and sugars per volume may be altered, making the product less effective. Additionally, the osmolality of the product may be increased by adding other sweetened fluids - which could worsen the diarrhea. Thus, no other fluids should be mixed with Pedialyte unless recommended by a healthcare professional."
Is it okay to give a toddler pedialyte instead of juice?
Pedialyte is for when the child may be dehydrated, and is not to be given as a substitute for a drink. When the child is febrile (feverish) or dehydrated from excessive vomiting or diarhea, it is reccomended because it rehydrates and has essential electrolytes. Think of it as a cold medicine. You would give it to your child only if he/she has a cold and not at any other time.
How can you prevent diarrhea in an infant?
Doctor's don't recommend OTC medication. Administer pedialyte or another fluid with electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Do not be alarmed unless the symptoms persist for more than 3 days.
How many electrolytes have in musuloskeletal system?
There are 54 electrolytes.
Is an electrolyte a salt?
Many salts are electrolytes but not all; also exist electrolytes which are not salts.
Are all minerals electrolytes?
Most salt dissolve in water, then they're electrolytes by forming ions in solution.
Where can you buy pedialyte from?
Pedialyte can be bought at a wide variety of stores; Meijer, Walmart, Target are just a few big store that have it.
How do you make Pedialyte?
Throw a rock at somebody.
What type of compounds typically form strong electrolytes?
Compounds which are not ionic are commonly not electrolytes. An ionic compound is a compound composed of a metal and a nonmetal, such as NaCl or AgI. Compounds with different compositions are not electrolytes.
