Pepto-Bismol Ultra

Uses .

[ bismuth subsalicylate ]

bismuth salt for treating diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, H. pylori infection

Dosing .

diarrhea, acute

[ 12 yo and older ]

Dose: 1 tab or 15 mL PO q30min prn; Max: 8 tabs/24h or 120 mL/24h for up to 2 days; Alt: 2 tabs or 30 mL PO q1h prn

dyspepsia

[ 12 yo and older ]

Dose: 1 tab or 15 mL PO q30min prn; Max: 8 tabs/24h or 120 mL/24h

H. pylori infection (off-label)

[ oral solution, children, <10 yo ]

Dose: 7.5 mL PO qid x14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

[ oral solution, children, 10 yo and older ]

Dose: 15 mL PO qid x14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

[ oral solution, adults ]

Dose: 300 mg PO qid x14 days; Info: part of multi-drug regimen; search 'H. pylori Tx' for epocrates H. pylori Tx Regimens decision tool

renal dosing

[ see below ]

mild-mod impairment: not defined, caution advised; severe impairment: avoid use

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[ not defined ]