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I'm a breastfeeding mom with a stomach bug. if i take pepto bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate) how long will i need to wait before it's safe to breastfeed my baby?
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Stomach bug: You better take probiotics, yogurt, and hydration fluid and you may continue breast feeding
Answered 1/12/2021
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No concern: There is no issue with taking pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and breastfeeding. No delay is required.
Answered 4/1/2016
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