Question 1

are gas-x and pepto-bismol safe to take after zantac?

Accepted Answer

Perfectly: safe but the fact that you are using both after Zantac infers that your GI problems!  Are you self medicating for heartburn?? Suggest that you discuss your symptoms with your PCP (Primary Care Provider! Could be you require some testing!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 2

what is the difference between gas x and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

Accepted Answer

Differences: Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, heartburn ; indigestion. Gas-x is an antiflatulent. The active ingredient is simethicone.

Question 3

what to take for long lasting indigestion, pepto bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate) gas x, and rolaids haven't worked. has lasted for 5 days.

Accepted Answer

See GI MD: 5 days is just too long for "indigestion". The possibilities are numerous but include ulcer disease and gallbladder issues for starters...

Question 4

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 5

can i combine pepto, gas-x and pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: If you need all these medications, you need to consult a gastroenterologist.

Question 6

help!bloating sharp pain in chest sometimes hot terrible gas & belching for the past week. i'm sacred to eat . pepto pepcid (famotidine) ac and gas x does not work?

Accepted Answer

If this persists: See pcp-the chest pain is not normal even at your young age.

Question 7

will pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) relieve gas?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will help with gas due to high acid.

Question 8

can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help gas and if it does how long do does it take to work?

Accepted Answer

Peptobismol: Bismuth sub salicylate has been stated to treat many gastrointestinal disorders. It is pink and you can buy it over the counter. It does contain aspirin which is absorbed. It does not specifically treat gas but slows down your bowel. It stars it helps indigestion and heartburn. It works rapidly within 15-30 minutes. It should not be given to children. It also interferes with other drugs. Best.

Question 9

does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help get rid of gas and if it does how long does it take to work?

Accepted Answer

Not very well: Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can soothe  an upset stomach and help treat some stomach infections but it doesnt help stomach gas that much.  Simethicone products may help.

Question 10

on bactrim for prostatitis, 2x a day. getting gas and upset stomach, is it ok to use pepto bismal or immodium?

Accepted Answer

No: Somewhat your question implies that your gas and upset stomach are due to taking Bactrim and that might be right. Unfortunately that is only a possibility. Best to address your question will be  be your treating physician who has some knowledge of your medical situation including past medical history.

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Gas x and pepto bismol

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Are gas-x and pepto-bismol safe to take after zantac?

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What is the difference between gas x and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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What to take for long lasting indigestion, pepto bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate) gas x, and rolaids haven't worked. has lasted for 5 days.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Can i combine pepto, gas-x and pepcid (famotidine)?

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Help!bloating sharp pain in chest sometimes hot terrible gas & belching for the past week. i'm sacred to eat . pepto pepcid (famotidine) ac and gas x does not work?

A member asked:

Will pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) relieve gas?

A member asked:

Can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help gas and if it does how long do does it take to work?

A member asked:

Does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help get rid of gas and if it does how long does it take to work?

A member asked:

On bactrim for prostatitis, 2x a day. getting gas and upset stomach, is it ok to use pepto bismal or immodium?

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