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Taking pepto-bismol (bismuth)

Taking pepto-bismol (bismuth)

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Taking Pepto-bismol (bismuth)

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

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Black tarry stools

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A 34-year old asked:

What are the complications with taking pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) with diabetes?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it possible that after taking pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) my stool turned black two days later.

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A 34-year old asked:

Is black watery stool a result of taking pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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A 49-year old asked:

Should i be concerned about taking pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and have loose black stool?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Hi I'm having black stool I heard that taking pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can do this now I'm not having any blood in my stool and I could be pregnant should this be happening?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Are there any serious downsides to taking expired pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)? The expiration date says October 2015 and it is November 9th

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A female asked:

I've been taking 15mL of pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) everyday for five days now. Is that bad? Should I stop? What happens if I continue?

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A female asked:

I've been taking 15mL of pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) everyday for five days now. What happens if I continue? Is it bad to drink that much?

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A 38-year old asked:

Are there contraindications to taking bismuth subsalicylate (pepto bismol) 262 mg a few times a week?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Can you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) hours after taking amoxcilin?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Can I take simethone with pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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A 45-year old asked:

Could pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) pills work if crushed?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Is it okay to take an expired pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can I take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) that expired in April

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A 32-year old asked:

Can you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) the month that it expires?

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A female asked:

Is it okay to take a pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) that expired in 2011

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A female asked:

Would it be bad if I took expired pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) tablets? ?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can I take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) that expired in April and is open

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A female asked:

What would happen if I took pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) that expired in 2008?

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A 19-year old male asked:

How long does it take for Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) tablets to start working?

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A 44-year old asked:

How long after the expiration date is pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) safe to take?

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A 40-year old asked:

What will happen if I take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for more than the 2 days it recommends?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I have pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) from 2012, that was the expiration date. Is it still good to use now?

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A 34-year old asked:

Could you tell me what happens if i take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for more than the 2 days it recommends?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can you tell me what number of children's pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) chewable tablets should I take for them to work as an adult?

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A 20-year old female asked:

I left my pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) chewable tablets in the car for about 2 hours today. It was 75 degrees out. Are they still okay to take?

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A member asked:

I found some pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) pills that I bought almost exactly one year ago. I can't find an expiration date on the bottle. Are they still ok take?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) if you are taking ciprofloxacin?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can i take gravol and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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Can u take zegerid with pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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