Pepto Kids

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

Pepto Kids Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Calcium carbonate 400mg; chew tabs; sodium-free; bubblegum flavor.

Pharmacological Class

Antacid.

How Supplied

Chew tabs—24

Pepto Kids Indications

Indications

Heartburn, acid indigestion, upset or sour stomach.

Pepto Kids Dosage and Administration

Adult

Use other forms.

Children

<24lbs (<2yrs): not recommended. 24–47lbs (2–5yrs): 1 chew tab as needed; max 3 chew tabs per 24hrs for 2 weeks. 48–95lbs (6–11yrs): 2 chew tabs as needed; max 6 chew tabs per 24hrs for 2 weeks.

Pepto Kids Contraindications

Not Applicable

Pepto Kids Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Pepto Kids Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hypoparathyroidism.

Pepto Kids Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Pepto Kids Interactions

Interactions

Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs.

Pepto Kids Adverse Reactions

Not Applicable

Pepto Kids Clinical Trials

See Literature

Pepto Kids Note

Not Applicable

Pepto Kids Patient Counseling

See Literature