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Is Pepto Bismol Recommended To A 5 Year Old For Diarrhea?
my 5 year old has diarrea (which I m sure I m spelling wrong). He had a 24 hour like virus I believe, but is doubled over from diarrea. I have pepto bismol and would love to help this poor little guy feel better. Can I give him that? I know it says 12 and over...
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
Hello. Thanks for asking Healthcare Magic. It is not generally recommended in children recovering from a viral infection. I would suggest to go for a lactobacillus sachet 2-3 times a day. Zinc supplementation can also help. Give oral rehydrating solution in small sips throughout the day. Hope this helps. If you have any other queries/question please feel free to ask. Thanks and wish you a healthy life.
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