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My 45lb 3 year old just ate 3 chewable pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) tablets. should i be worried? its been about half an hour an he isnt showing any kind of reaction.

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

RX UNLIKELY: Peptobismal generally well tolerated. 3 tabs still a low dose. It may cause ringing in the ears and dark BM. SEEK evaluation of any other issues develop

Answered 5/14/2021

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