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I just took tums (calcium carbonate) about an hour ago and i feel nausead can i take pepto. i have flu like sytoms since sunday?
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Virus: It's ok to take peptobismol but be aware that it may make your stools black. For persistent nausea, drink flat ginger ale and try eating lightly with soups and crackers like saltines.
Answered 1/29/2021
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