Our Verdict
Pedialyte has decades of medical credibility and Abbott Laboratories' pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing behind it, but its ingredient quality is among the worst in this category. Two artificial sweeteners (sucralose + acesulfame-K), artificial colors (FD&C dyes), corn maltodextrin filler, and zero magnesium make this a poor choice for health-conscious adults. The formulation appears optimized for pediatric taste and cost, not ingredient quality.
Evident Ratings
Pedialyte Pedialyte Electrolyte Powder Packets
Scored across 5 dimensions on a 5-point scale
About Pedialyte
Launched in 1966 by Abbott Laboratories. Originally designed for pediatric dehydration treatment. Has expanded to adult/hangover recovery marketing. One of the oldest and most recognized rehydration brands in the US.
Product specifications
- Form
- powder
- Serving Size
- 1 packet (8.5g), mix with 8 oz water
- Calories
- 30
- Sugar
- 6g
- Made In
- USA
How we scored this
Every data point below is tagged as Verified (independently confirmed) or Claimed (brand-stated).
Material Safety
- No Artificial Sweeteners
- No — Contains both Sucralose and Acesulfame PotassiumVerified
- No Artificial Flavors
- No — Some flavors contain 'Artificial Flavor' (Apple, Fruit Punch)Verified
- No Artificial Colors
- No — Contains FD&C Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6 depending on flavorVerified
- No Natural Flavors
- No — Some flavors contain 'Natural Flavor'Verified
- No Fillers
- No — Contains Corn Maltodextrin, Calcium Silicate (anticaking)Verified
- Transparent Label
- Yes — All electrolyte amounts listed per servingVerified
- No Proprietary Blends
- YesVerified
- Clean Mineral Sources
- Yes — Uses Potassium Citrate, Sodium CitrateVerified
- Sweetener
- Dextrose (sugar), Sucralose, Acesulfame PotassiumVerified
- Full Ingredients
- Dextrose, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Calcium Silicate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40 (varies by flavor)Verified
Testing & Trust
- Third-Party Tested
- Unknown — No independent third-party testing certifications. Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories (pharmaceutical-grade standards).
- COA Available
- Unknown
- Heavy Metals Tested
- Unknown
- Certifications
- gmp certified, gluten freeVerified
Value & Policy
- Price Per Serving
- $1.37Verified
- Package Price
- $10.99 (8 servings)Verified
- Return Policy
- Retailer dependent (no direct-to-consumer)Claimed
Product Features
- Sodium
- 260mgVerified
- Potassium
- 180mgVerified
- Chloride
- 290mgVerified
- Sodium Source
- Salt, Sodium CitrateVerified
- Magnesium Source
- NoneVerified
- Amazon Rating
- 4.7 stars (30,000 reviews)Verified
- Red Flags
- Contains two artificial sweeteners (sucralose + acesulfame potassium) alongside 6g sugar; Contains artificial colors (FD&C Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6); Contains artificial flavors in some varieties; Contains corn maltodextrin filler; No magnesium at all; Formulated primarily for children/medical rehydration, not daily wellnessVerified
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