Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
BODYARMOR Flash I.V.
Budget-conscious shoppers who want affordable hydration from a familiar brand
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
Pedialyte is the undisputed standard for medical rehydration, trusted by hospitals worldwide. The AdvancedCare Plus formula adds prebiotics for gut support. However, artificial sweeteners and dyes significantly lower its ingredient quality score for health-conscious daily use.
Strengths
- Medical-grade rehydration formula backed by decades of pediatric clinical use
- PreActiv prebiotics support gut health during illness recovery
- Trusted by hospitals and pediatricians — the gold standard for dehydration treatment
Limitations
- Contains artificial sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame potassium)
- Includes artificial flavors and dyes (Red 40, Blue 1) in some varieties
- Medicinal taste profile — not designed for everyday enjoyment
When to Choose BODYARMOR Flash I.V.
Budget-conscious shoppers who want affordable hydration from a familiar brand
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. is widely available and affordable, but the inclusion of sucralose and a proprietary blend without disclosed electrolyte amounts puts it near the bottom on ingredient transparency and quality. Fine for casual hydration, but health-conscious users should look elsewhere.
Strengths
- Very affordable at ~$0.58/stick — one of the cheapest per-serving options
- Good taste with wide mass-market appeal and retail availability
- Coconut water base provides some natural electrolyte content
Limitations
- Contains sucralose (artificial sweetener) despite marketing as "better for you"
- Ingredient label lacks specific electrolyte amounts — proprietary blend
- Owned by Coca-Cola — marketing emphasis on sports branding over ingredient quality
