Pedialyte (Abbott)
The medical oral-rehydration benchmark and the first name most parents and pharmacists reach for. For children, see the dedicated kids comparison in our best-for-kids guide, where doses and prices differ by product.
| Field | Pedialyte (Abbott) |
|---|---|
| Format | Ready-to-drink, powder, freezer pops |
| Sugar | Classic: dextrose-based; zero-sugar line available |
| Sweetener | Sucralose + acesulfame K (zero-sugar); classic uses dextrose |
| Best for | Illness and children's rehydration — the clinical default with decades of use, plus freezer pops kids will actually take. |
| Not for | Adults shopping the whole range by name alone: some products in this family are positioned for adults, so check the age guidance on the pack. |
Label figures, checked Oct 2026 — see How we compare for what that means. Doses are for the hero formulation named in our study; many brands sell several formulas — check the pack in your hand.
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