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A member asked:

Im in my 3rd trimestre and is it safe to use pepto while pregnant?

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No: Pepto-bismol has a salicylate in it, similar to what is in aspirin. You should not take this in pregnancy.

Dr Vasa agreed

Answered 12/2/2012

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