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Does bismuth subsalicyate cause stomach aches if not needed and black stool?
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Black stools, yes: Pepto Bismol, (bismuth subsalicylate)( bismuth subsalicyate), does cause black stools. It should not cause stomach pain. If your pain is persistent or worsening, see your doctor.
Answered 3/22/2020
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