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A member asked:
Should you drink pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) if you have food poisoning?
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Depends: Food poisoning is due to many causes, like chemical contamination, biological toxins and infection. Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) may provide symptomatic relief but will not address the underlying cause.
Answered 10/22/2020
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