Question 1

how long after the expiration date is pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: To take any medication past its expiration date due to decreases efficacy.

Question 2

i found some pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) pills that i bought almost exactly one year ago. i can't find an expiration date  on the bottle. are they still ok take?

Accepted Answer

Stomachache : Should be okay but could ask with pharmacist at local store

Question 3

i have pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) from 2012, that was the expiration date. is it still good to use now?

Accepted Answer

No, I'd replace it: Unfortunately 4 years is probably too long; unless the bottle has an expiration date sometime in the future, I'd get a new one (-:

Question 4

are there any serious downsides to taking expired pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)? the expiration date says october 2015 and it is november 9th

Accepted Answer

No: It is probably just as good today as it was last month. Expiration dates are generally somewhat arbitrary and most medicines are still safe and effective for several months after the expiration date. Sometimes they may lose some potency over time but, from my understanding of the main ingredient in Pepto Bismol, bismuth subsalicylate, it should be perfectly fine to take it today.

Question 5

i have pepto bismol with an experation date of 2013, is it still safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Safe: There is nothing in this that will degrade in a dangerous manner.  You may safely drink pepto bismol that is several years expired.

Question 6

can i take pepto bismol with no expiry date on the box (im pregnant)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unless it has been stored in too much heat, it will have the proper effect even though an expiration date might be passed.

Question 7

can i take pepto bismal and gas x at the same time for abdominal cramping?

Accepted Answer

YESHOPE IT HELPS.: Your stools are gonna be black for a few days...

Question 8

i took a zantac 150 at 11:30pm my pain eased for about a hr. i'm still experiencing acid reflux can i take pepto bismal with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The effects of Zantac and pepto bismal can be additive so there is no problem takin g these together.

Question 9

i have had stomach  pain at night for the last three nights.  i wake up in great pain on my right side.  i take pepto bismal and this seems to help .?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder?: If this is in the right upper abdominal area (plus minus fevers & chills) and after eating greasy/oily foods for dinner, this may be gallbladder disease. You should see your physician. In the meantime stay away from fried, oily, greasy foods.  (there are of course other possibilities...Either way a visit to your physician is in order).

Question 10

can i take pepto bismol, omeprezol and alka selzer together?

Accepted Answer

No: Both pepto bishop and alka seltzer contain aspirin which could be toxic. Use the Omeprazole with 1 or the other. Take the correct dose. All the best!

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How long after the expiration date is pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) safe to take?

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I found some pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) pills that i bought almost exactly one year ago. i can't find an expiration date on the bottle. are they still ok take?

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I have pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) from 2012, that was the expiration date. is it still good to use now?

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Are there any serious downsides to taking expired pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)? the expiration date says october 2015 and it is november 9th

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I have pepto bismol with an experation date of 2013, is it still safe to take?

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Can i take pepto bismol with no expiry date on the box (im pregnant)?

A member asked:

Can i take pepto bismal and gas x at the same time for abdominal cramping?

A member asked:

I took a zantac 150 at 11:30pm my pain eased for about a hr. i'm still experiencing acid reflux can i take pepto bismal with it?

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I have had stomach pain at night for the last three nights. i wake up in great pain on my right side. i take pepto bismal and this seems to help .?

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Can i take pepto bismol, omeprezol and alka selzer together?

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