Question 1

can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help c diff?

Accepted Answer

C. diff: No. C diff is a bacteria that is colonized and proliferates rapidly causing various symptoms (most commonly diarrhea, sometimes bloody). Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) has no therapeutic value against true c. Diff infections.

Question 2

can c diff cause appendicitis? does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) effect testing of c diff?

Accepted Answer

C Diff: To my knowledge there is no case report of C. Difficile causing acute appendicitis.  Taking Pepto-Bismol should not have any effect on testing on the status of Clostridium Difficile infection.

Question 3

can i take pepto bismol and carafate?

Accepted Answer

: I can think of no reason you cannot.  But always go to drugs.com and enter every thing you take to get all possible interactions.

Question 4

can i take pepcid ac and pepto bismol together?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok if...: If a person had no problems taking Pepcid AC in the recent past for some medical condition, and separately had no problem taking Pepto-Bismol in the recent past, then she should be ok taking the medications at the same time. If worried, she can ask her doctor who prescribed the medications. Sometimes, a brand name (such as Pepto-Bismol) changes its ingredients as the years go by.

Question 5

can i take pepto bismol max and tylenol together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although not at the same exact time, taking Pepto Max and Tylenol should not be a problem.

Question 6

can i have pepto bismol if i'm on citalopram (celexa)?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: no interactions. Good that you asked always exercise caution with multiple medications especially if you are on anxiolytics/antipsychotics, anticoagulants or antibiotics, best wishes

Question 7

is pepto bismol safe to, take with zantac (ranitidine)?

Accepted Answer

Considered safe: There is generally no evidence of adverse reactions when taking pepto bismol with zantac (ranitidine).  Consult with your doctor as always.

Question 8

is it better to take pepto-bismol before or after meals?

Accepted Answer

Before.: One hour to 30m before, so it can protect your stomach. Diluted out after a meal.

Question 9

can i take pepcid (famotidine) and pepto bismol together?

Accepted Answer

Drug interaction: You certainly can. However, it is possible that, taken too closely, the absorption of Pepcid (famotidine) might be decreased. So, space the dosing interval.

Question 10

can i take zofran (ondansetron) and pepto bismol together?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: The zofran (ondansetron) is for nausea and vomiting and you should wait at least 1/2 hour after using it in the disolvable form before using the pepto

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