Drink extra fluids

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 drink

Your weight		Fluid
Pounds	Kilograms	Ounces	Milliliters
30.0	15.0	2.0	60
60.0	30.0	4.0	120
90.0	40.0	6.0	180
120.0	55.0	8.0	240
150.0	70.0	10.0	300

If you have kidney or heart problems that limit your fluid intake, do not increase your usual amount of fluids unless your health professional specifically tells you to do so.

Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: April 24, 2007
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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