Pepto Kids

Uses .

[ calcium carbonate ]

antacid for relieving heartburn, upset stomach; calcium for dietary supplementation

Dosing .

dyspepsia

[ 24-47 lb or 2-5 yo ]

Dose: 1 tab PO prn; Max: 3 tabs/24h; Info: weight-based dosing preferred over age-based dosing

[ 48-95 lb or 6-11 yo ]

Dose: 2 tabs PO prn; Max: 6 tabs/24h; Info: weight-based dosing preferred over age-based dosing

dietary supplementation (off-label)

[ individualize dose ]

Info: see Dietary Reference Intakes, Calcium table

renal dosing

[ see below ]

CrCl <25: adjust dose based on calcium levels

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[ not defined ]