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A member asked:

Im37 weeks pregnant anand took pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) tablet not realizing they were on the list of medicine not to take. now im worried it has hurt baby.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Don't worry: Although generally we recommend against pepto because of its Aspirin content, one dose is not harmful.

Answered 8/22/2015

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Prpto bismol: One or two tablets of pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) should cause no harm to your baby.

Answered 6/3/2013

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