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A member asked:

Im going thru food poisning and my waste has gone from a liquid to small solid amounts of pure black im taking pepto bismal?

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Dr. Connie Topliff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine, Board Certified

Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) does: Cause black stools (& sometimes, even a black tongue). 'food poisoning' should end in about 24-72 hrs. If your stools remain black in a week, or if your symptoms persist, you should see your doctor.

Answered 4/24/2015

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