What is the UK's equivalent to Pepto Bismol?

So that I don't have to pay huge international rates from the USA.

If you didn't know, Pepto Bismol is an upset stomach/nausea relief medication. I have emetophobia and winter is approaching fast which carries the Winter Vomiting Virus so I need to stock up soon.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I has this very conversation with my friend the other day, i live in Canada ( from UK).

    I think the best thing would be Milk of magnesia...which is gross and chalky, but it works...

    You can get Pepto Bismol in the uk though..I used to live in Kent ( near Ashford)..and they sell it there in Boots the chemist.

    Good luck.

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  • Teresa
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    5 years ago

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    Yes, Pepto Bismol *IS* one of the human 'drugs' which is generally very safe for dogs (NOT cats, however.) The dosage is based on weight, but there is a very wide safety margin on that. 5-10cc (1-2 teaspoons) is generally quite safe in normal-sized adult GSDs. It's fine to try that for today, being that's it's the weekend. But you should really take a fecal sample to your veterinarian tomorrow and have it tested for intestinal parasites (worms and protozoa) that you can't see with your naked eye....even if the diarrhea seems to be improving. Because if they are there, the diarrhea will only come back if they are not specifically treated. It's a very inexpensive test (usually around $12-30, depending on where you live.) This needs to be done EVEN IF your dog takes monthly heartworm prevention....since none of them protect against ALL of the intestinal parasites, and not even Interceptor or Sentinel (the best ones) are 100% effective for whipworm prevention. If the fecal is negative and the diarrhea persists, you'll need to take your dog in for an examination to determine the cause before he/she gets dehydrated. And I agree....do not feed any people food. That is a COMMON cause of gastrointestinal and pancreatic issues in dogs. ETA: 1.Fosters and Smith is not a reputable source for medical information on dogs. That would be like asking Michael Crighton (the novelist and TV show producer) what dosage of any medication to give to a child. (He is an MD, but decided to do something different with his life after obtaining his degree.) 2. We treat intestinal issues in dogs with boiled chicken and rice....NOT hamburger and rice, no matter how well-rinsed. Beef will often aggravate the situation, but chicken generally won't.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Actually when my dog had diareha and he's a big lab the vet said it was okay to give him a table spoon of pepto bismol for him.

  • lo_mcg
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Pepto-Bismol is available in all UK chemists and supermakets.

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