Question 1

is there bismuth subsalicylate in maalox?

Accepted Answer

No: Bismuth subsalicylate is found in peptobismol. Maalox is magnesium and aluminum hydroxide.

Question 2

can i take gravol and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug interaction checker showed no interaction with dimenhydrinate (gravol) ; 
pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate).

Question 3

can u take zegerid with pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: there should be no interactions between the two medicines. See your doctor if they don't work, however. Good luck.

Question 4

why does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) settle stomachs?

Accepted Answer

Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate): There isn’t certainty about how pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) works but it likely acts as an antimicrobial against some bacteria,  reduces GI tract inflammation ; it coats the GI tract  preventing excess fluids from being  released into the intestines.

Question 5

is it safe for me to use pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes.: Apart from Aspirin hypersensitivity, the only major issues with normal doses are discolored (black) stools, potential constipation (it is used for diarrhea).

Question 6

is pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) good for food posioning?

Accepted Answer

It's controversial. : It used to be thought it was better to let your system 'cleanse itself ' without medication, but studies have shown this to not be true. Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can help decrease vomiting, diarrhea, & cramping in some. Please take only as directed & avoid if you are allergic to aspirin. Stay hydrated! simple 'food poisoning' should resolve within 24-48 hrs. If not better by then, or bleeding, see a doc.

Question 7

can i mix pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and zzzquil together?

Accepted Answer

Ungodly mixture: You can take both of them together, but why would you want to?

Question 8

is it ok to give a two year old pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

Accepted Answer

No: Pepto-bismol has the active ingredient bismuth subsalicylate, which has been found to be safe and effective for treating “nonspecific diarrhea” in adults. However, Bismuth Subsalicylate is chemically related to Aspirin (acetylsalicylate), which can be dangerous for children. When given during a viral illness, it can cause reye’s syndrome, a rare condition that can involve serious brain damage.

Question 9

can a woman that's nursing take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Recommend against use of pepto - bismol by nursing mothers because some may be excreted into breast milk. The salicylate in the pepto- bismol could put the baby at risk for development of reye’s syndrome.

Question 10

should i take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for my campylobacter?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you have campylobacter the pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) is part of a treatment regimen. Have  you had a bx or blood test for this.? Peptobismol will help the symptoms but will not resolve the problem. To eradicate is complex and needs multiple meds.

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