Sangeeta Devi Sangeeta Devi Asked 6 months ago

Is pepto bismol good for vomiting?

My son has been feeling very sick with vomiting since morning. We tried some home remedies, but it's not getting better. Someone at the chemist suggested Pepto Bismol. Is Pepto Bismol good for vomiting?

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Rekha Devi Rekha Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Haan beta, kabhi kabhi ulti aati hai toh ye thoda theek karta hai. Lekin agar baar baar ulti ho rahi hai aur pet mein dard bhi hai, toh seedhe doctor ke paas jaana chahiye. Jaldi theek ho jaoge.

Mohan Sharma Mohan Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

For mild vomiting, like from a little upset stomach, Pepto Bismol can provide some relief. But if the vomiting is severe, persistent, or you're getting dehydrated, you absolutely need to see a doctor. Natural remedies or OTC meds won't fix everything.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I've used it for mild nausea and upset stomach that could lead to vomiting, and it helps to calm things down. But if you're actually actively vomiting a lot, or feeling really unwell, it's better to just go to the doctor. Don't wait too long.

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Ankit Singh Ankit Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I just had a bad stomach bug last month, and Pepto Bismol helped reduce the nausea and the frequency of vomiting for me. It kind of coats your stomach. But if it's really bad or you feel dehydrated, you should still see a doctor because it can get serious.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh, vomiting is so scary, right? I always worry about dehydration. Pepto Bismol can help with an upset stomach and might lessen the urge to vomit, but if it's severe or you can't keep anything down, please don't just rely on it. See a doctor quickly, don't let it get worse.

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