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A member asked:
Can i take pepto bismol with no expiry date on the box (im pregnant)?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Unless it has been stored in too much heat, it will have the proper effect even though an expiration date might be passed.
Answered 5/19/2018
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Peptobismol in pregn: Peptobismol is NOT recommended because it contains aspirin which can increase bleeding risk (FDA class C and D ) If there is no expiration date NEVER take it. or any other med. f/u /w/ doc https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0615/p2517.html Over-the-Counter Medications in Pregnancy BLACK, M.D.,;HILL, M.D., Am Fam Physician. 2003 Jun 15;67(12):2517-2524.
Answered 12/9/2019
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