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Recovering from stomach flu, still have gas and diarrhea. will pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help or make things worse?
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Diarrhea: I doubt pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) will hurt, but it will make your stool black so don't panic. I would suggest a brat diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, tea, toast) and avoid dairy for the next 2 weeks.
Answered 3/30/2016
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