Pepto Kids Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium carbonate 400mg; chew tabs; sodium-free; bubblegum flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid.
How Supplied
Chew tabs—24
Manufacturer
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