Question 1

i've been vomiting and having diarrhea for a few hours. if i take pepto bismal tablets, how long do i have to keep them down for it to work?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: What's concerning more is vomiting and inability to keep things down, you may get dehydrated easily, try clear water /fluids, to help replace fluid loss, till seen by your doctor, good luck

Question 2

can you give a 7 year old original pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for diarrhea? my 53lbs 7 year old has diarrhea and going through underwear fast can i give him adult pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) ? and if i can how much can he take?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully : Hopefully your child's illness has passed. If not you should take him in to see the pediatrician. For the future you should not give tour child regular pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). Children's pepto is formulated for kids and.

Question 3

i have had diarrhea for 4 days now and i just started to take pepto bismo a day ago and it's slowing down but not going away i'm getting worried

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Getting worried does not help. You should contact your Primary doctor as soon as you can.

Question 4

i took a laxative and have diarrhea bad can i take pepto bismul?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you can, however it is better to wait until the effect if the laxative wears off, Pepto-bismol isn't just an antidote to the laxative,

Question 5

liquid pepto bismal expired 9 months ago, is it okay to take? (diarrhea)

Accepted Answer

Expired mediciation: Most likely the medication is still okay. However I would throw it out and simply pick up a new bottle. It's not expensive.

Question 6

i was given amoxicillin for a cat bite, but now have diarrhea. can i take pepto or different diarrhea medicine while on amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You might have better luck with loperamide (Immodium) but neither of these will interfere with the med.

Question 7

is it better to let diarrhea run its course or to take pepto bismol ?

Accepted Answer

: Pepto Bismol would never be harmful or delay clearing of the diarrhea, no matter the cause. If it's serious diarrhea, PB won't work, but it's fine to give it a try.

Question 8

i am getting diarrhea from amoxiclav , can i take pepto or immodium to help stop it or could that make it worse ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Ingesting apples, bananas and breads may also help naturally. Taking some probiotics can also replenish safe gut germs killed off by the drug. If nothing slows the process check back with your doc.

Question 9

can you take pepto bismal with antibiotic for travelers diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

When appropriate:: With travel to places where bacterial diarrhea is common. For viral diarrhea, pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) alone is better.

Question 10

can you take pepto bismol while on tamiflu (oseltamivir) to help stop diarrhea ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: alternative: A better alternative would be forcing 2 type of fluids: electrolyte rich ( powerade, gatorade, vitamin water) and protein rich fluids ( broth, boullion, consume') along with Imodium (loperamide) ad as directed. Pepto bismol is bismuth which cannot hurt you- but can make your tongue turn black.

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I've been vomiting and having diarrhea for a few hours. if i take pepto bismal tablets, how long do i have to keep them down for it to work?

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Can you give a 7 year old original pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for diarrhea? my 53lbs 7 year old has diarrhea and going through underwear fast can i give him adult pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) ? and if i can how much can he take?

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I have had diarrhea for 4 days now and i just started to take pepto bismo a day ago and it's slowing down but not going away i'm getting worried

A member asked:

I took a laxative and have diarrhea bad can i take pepto bismul?

A member asked:

Liquid pepto bismal expired 9 months ago, is it okay to take? (diarrhea)

A member asked:

I was given amoxicillin for a cat bite, but now have diarrhea. can i take pepto or different diarrhea medicine while on amoxicillin?

A member asked:

Is it better to let diarrhea run its course or to take pepto bismol ?

A member asked:

I am getting diarrhea from amoxiclav , can i take pepto or immodium to help stop it or could that make it worse ?

A member asked:

Can you take pepto bismal with antibiotic for travelers diarrhea?

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Can you take pepto bismol while on tamiflu (oseltamivir) to help stop diarrhea ?

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