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My stomach is bothering me. (i am getting my period & have been upset). i just finished antibiotics & took a probiotic a few hours ago. is it ok to take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) after taking the probiotic?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes: The two are not related. Proboitics are simply healthy bacteria.

Answered 1/24/2021

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