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I woke up at 2am with diarrhea and vomiting. i haven't been able to eat all day, just sipping water. is it safe to take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) that expired ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

In general -: it isn't recommended to take expired medications. There can be a big difference between a medication being expired for 5 day vs 5 years. Without further info - the most prudent recommendation is not to take it. Hope you feel better soon.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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A member asked:

I woke up at 2am with diarrhea and vomiting. i haven't been able to eat all day, just sipping water. is it safe to take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) that expired ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

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