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A male asked:

I gave my 8 year old a half dose of pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) caplets for an upset stomach is that dose ok for him?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered

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Low: You could use a regular dose with no problems

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My 79 yr old father keeps having stomach pains for the past 2 weeks. He says it keeps growling. He's eaten and taken pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and still the same.?

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Hi! I have recently been vomitting up stomach vile (maybe for the past week) and it's not stopping. Can I take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for it?

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My wife is having continuous stomach cramps for about 4 hrs. She has used pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) without success. She has not vomited. She is not nauseous.

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What to do if i had pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and I have stomach flu will i get reye's syndrome ?

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Not sure if I have the stomach flu or the indian food i ate didn't sit right. Can I use pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) to help?

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