Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults)
Overview
Increase your fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating.
The following suggested amounts of fluids to drink every hour are based on body weight:
Fluid amounts to drinkYour weight | Fluid |
|---|
Kilograms | Pounds | Millilitres | Ounces |
15.0 | 30.0 | 60 | 2.0 |
30.0 | 60.0 | 120 | 4.0 |
40.0 | 90.0 | 180 | 6.0 |
55.0 | 120.0 | 240 | 8.0 |
70.0 | 150.0 | 300 | 10.0 |
If you have kidney or heart problems that limit your fluid intake, do not increase your usual amount of fluids unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so.
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Current as of: July 31, 2024
Current as of: July 31, 2024
