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Is it ok to give pepto bismol to 18 mo old?



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happy chick




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 6:52 pm
ds caught some sort of virus that he's not shaking. hes not eating and has horrible diahrea. can I give him pepto bismol to relax his stomach?
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marina




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 6:57 pm
no
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MrsMortgage




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:00 pm
No. Is he drinking?
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overthehill




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:02 pm
no- peptobismol has aspirin- dangerous for kids, and whatever he/she has has to run its course and come out. Give pedialyte and be patient. BTDT- it sometimes can take 10 days. Acidophillus helps as well. Ask your MD.
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happy chick




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:05 pm
the dr told me to give pedialyte, which I did (actually, pedialyte is ou-d, so I gave him the generic). he didnt like it and didnt want it, but pedialyte is not like pepto. its more like powerade, meant to restore body salts and keep from dehydration.
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happy chick




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:07 pm
forgot to ask, how long is it contagious for?
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MrsMortgage




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:09 pm
Contagious at least as long as he has diarrhea but every virus is different. Keep Jim hydrated and give lots of hugs. Probiotic, white bread, and bananas also work wonders for this kind of thing.
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MommyZ




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:12 pm
happy chick wrote:
the dr told me to give pedialyte, which I did (actually, pedialyte is ou-d, so I gave him the generic). he didnt like it and didnt want it, but pedialyte is not like pepto. its more like powerade, meant to restore body salts and keep from dehydration.


My kids won't take pedialyte and I've tried both the drink and the ices.
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heightsmom




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 7:27 pm
Children and teenagers should never take any medication with aspirin.
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deams




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 8:21 pm
rice cereal, apple sauce and bananas is the way to go. you can mix rice cereal into the apple sauce or a bottle. my son has been through diarrhea many times. careful not to give fruits.
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Avrahamamma




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jan 09 2011, 9:29 pm
coconut water is a really good sub for pedialite it is full of electrolytes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_water zico is a kosher brand... ds drank it plain or with apple juice - def orth a shot
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