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A member asked:

I took pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) 4 doses 15 mls without shaking it 1 st. can this be harmful.i am having surgery for blood vessel removal on my gum on tues.

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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Pepto doesn't really get absorbed into system. It will likely make some if u'r stool look dark though so don't be alarmed. Good luck with surgery!

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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