Is Pedialyte Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 03/23/2021 - We get a lot of questions here about what products may contain gluten. One question we've seen a lot recently is about Pedialyte. Specifically, is Pedialyte gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? 

According to the company website, Pedialyte Classic is an advanced rehydration solution specially formulated with an optimal balance of sugar and electrolytes needed to help replenish vital fluids and minerals which, when lost, can lead to dehydration. 

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Pedialyte Classic can help prevent mild to moderate dehydration caused by vomiting, diarrhea, exercise, travel, and heat exhaustion. 

Pedialyte Classic is for use under medical supervision to manage mild to moderate dehydration during diarrhea and vomiting.

According to the company website, Pedialyte Classic is lactose-free, gluten-free, and Kosher. Some flavors are Halal. Pedialyte contains no fruit juice.

No gluten containing ingredients are listed for any other Pedialyte products or flavors, including Pedialyte Liquid, Pedialyte Powders, and Pedialyte Freezer Pops. That is confirmed by vitalitymedical.com.

Pedialyte comes in liquid and powder packs, along with some freezer pops.

Pedialyte Liquid comes in several formulations, and numerous flavors. 

Pedialyte Liquid gluten-free products include:

AdvancedCare Liquid

• Blue Raspberry
• Cherry Punch
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Tropical Fruit

AdvancedCare Plus

• Orange Breeze

Sport Liters - contains milk ingredients

• Lemon Lime
• Fruit Punch

Electrolyte Water Liters - Zero Sugar

• Fruit Punch

Organic Liters

• Crisp Lemon Berry
• Grape

Pedialyte Liquid

• Unflavored Liquid
• Apple
• Bubble Gum Liquid
• Coconut Burst Liquid
• Grape Liquid
• Mixed Fruit Liquid
• Strawberry Liquid

The above Pedialyte flavors contain: Water, Dextrose. Less than 2% of: Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Zinc Gluconate, and Yellow 6

Pedialyte Powder Packs

• AdvancedCare Plus Powder Packs
• Berry Frost
• Orange Breeze
• Strawberry Freeze

Sport Powder Packs

• Fruit punch
• Lemon Lime

Immune Powder Packs

• Fruit Punch
• Mixed Berry

Classic Powder Packs

• Cherry
• Grape
• Orange
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Variety pack - Fruit Punch, Grape, Apple, and Strawberry

Sparkling Rush Powder Packs

Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs contain: Anhydrous Dextrose, Citric Acid, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Chloride, Natural & Artificial Flavors. Less than 2% of: Calcium Silicate, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, and Yellow 5.

Pedialyte with Immune Support Powder Packs contain:
Anhydrous Dextrose, Salt, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate. Less than 2% of: Calcium Silicate, Ascorbic Acid, Beet Powder Color, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Blue 1, and Vitamin B12.

Pedialyte Freezer Pops

• Blue Raspberry
• Cherry 
• Grape
• Orange

Pedialyte Freezer Pops contain:
Grape (Water, Anhydrous Dextrose; Less than 2% of: Citric Acid, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40, Blue 1), Blue Raspberry (Water, Anhydrous Dextrose; Less than 2% of: Citric Acid, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Blue 1), Cherry (Water, Anhydrous Dextrose; Less than 2% of: Citric Acid, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Red 40), and Orange (Water, Anhydrous Dextrose; Less than 2% of: Citric Acid, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural & Artificial Flavor, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Yellow 6, Red 40).

Ingredients and formulations can change, so be sure to read labels and chooses carefully.