Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol); Antidiarrheal; Cplt: 262 mg
Susp per 15mL: 130, 262, 524 mg
Tab, chew: 262 mg; All doses are PO. Doses may be repeated q1h to a maximum of 8 doses per day.
Diarrhea
3-6 yrs: 87 mg (a tab)
6-9 yrs: 173 mg (b tab)
9-12 yrs: 262 mg (1 tab)
>12 yrs: 524 mg (2 tabs or caplets)
Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis (in combination with ampicillin/tetracycline and metronidazole)
<10 yrs: 262 mg qid x 6 wks
>10 yrs: 524 mg qid x 6 weeks
Prevention of traveler's diarrhea:
Adolescents: 524 mg before meals and at bedtime (qid) Caplets should be swallowed whole.