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A member asked:

Is it okay to take an expired pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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Expired medicine: It really depends on how expired it is. But I would say in this case no don't take it.

Answered 10/20/2020

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No harm done: The actual shelf life of Pepto-Bismol is a lot greater than what is indicated by the expiration date. Old Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) may lose some of its efficacy, but there are no other significant untoward effects.

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/13/2021

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