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What is the difference between gas x and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?
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Differences: Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, heartburn ; indigestion. Gas-x is an antiflatulent. The active ingredient is simethicone.
Answered 7/8/2019
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