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A member asked:
Would it be bad if i took expired pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) tablets? ?
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No: no, its ok as long as it's not significantly (like 6 months or more) past expiration. The only problem at that point is potency and theoretical breakdown of the ingredients. However, it usually wouldn't cause any minor harm and definitely not serious harm.
Answered 10/23/2020
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