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Is it safe to give my 3 year old pepto, she threw up a few times but she seems fine shes playing but keeps getting nausea. ?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nausea: it is not q good idea to do any medication for nausea. Try to do pedialyte, small amounts over a short period of time, avoid juices, and dairy products.

Answered 3/3/2015

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: Pepto has salicylates which are associated with liver failure/coma/death in a condition called Reye syndrome. We don't recommend salicylates to any kid under 16.

Answered 1/30/2017

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A member asked:

Is it safe to give my 3 year old pepto, she threw up a few times but she seems fine shes playing but keeps getting nausea. ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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