“Is it ok to have breastfed after taking pepto bismol?”
I took a dose of 60 of pepto bismol and breastfed my 1 month old. I forgot to even check the labels. Will he be ok? Should I pump and dump?
Female | 40 years old
2 Answers
I see no reason not to breast feed after taking Pepto Bismol. However, children should never take Pepto Bismol as it contains an aspirin like substance and this is contra indicated in children.
Dr. K
Dr. K
It should be fine. However, don't ever give adult pepto bismol to a child under the age of 12.
Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
Shelley C. Springer, MD, MBA, MSc, JD, FAAP
