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Is it okay to take pepto dismal everyday one or twice during the day. i take it for nausea and fullness stomach. it it okay? when is it not?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nothing : harmful ...it will turn your stools black ...and it's Pepto Bismol NOT "dismal"....and your DAILY nausea and fullness should be evaluated! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/16/2018

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Temporary : You should not take Pepto for more than a week, if the symptoms persist, you should see a doctor.

Answered 12/17/2018

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A member asked:

Is it okay to take pepto dismal everyday one or twice during the day. i take it for nausea and fullness stomach. it it okay? when is it not?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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