12yrs: use children's form. ≥12yrs: 30mL every 30mins or 60mL every 1hr as needed; max 240mL per 24hrs. Continue until diarrhea stops up to max 2 days.
The chart below shows the recommended dosage for two common Pepto-Bismol products. Typical Recommended Dosages Adults and ...
The "pink stuff" treats upset stomach and diarrhea in adults, but the original Pepto-Bismol formula isn’t recommended for kids. Here’s what parents need to know.
Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg; caplets; chew tabs; original- or cherry-flavor. <12yrs: use children's form. ≥12yrs: 2 chew tabs every 30–60mins as needed. Caplets: take with water; do not chew.