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Bismuth subsalicylate

Bismuth subsalicylate

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Bismuth subsalicylate is an anticholinergic agent which is a kind of anti-Parkinson's drug (brain and nerve drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Anti diarrheal drug

Brands

Pepto bismol

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Black tarry stools

Treats

Dysentery
Condition
E. coli food poisoning
Condition

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How much bismuth subsalicylate is the usual dose?

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

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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 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 31-year old asked:

I have had vomiting and diahreah since Sunday evening. Ate some soup yesterday have also tried pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). But still have diahreah. Any other ideas on what I could take?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) good for food posioning?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Can I mix pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and zzzquil together?

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A 32-year old male asked:

Is it ok to give a two year old pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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can you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) & immodium togerher?

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Is it ok to take gravol and pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) together?

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A 75-year old female asked:

Is Bismuth Subsalicylate an antibiotic?Should it be considered as an antibiotic to use every 6 to 12 hours regularly not betweenwhiles?

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Can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) help c diff?

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Can bismuth subsalicylate cause darking of the stools?

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Can diabetics drink pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)??

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Does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) have asprin in it?

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What's better emetrol or pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate)?

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Can pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) make you constipated?

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Any reason why I can't take bismuth subsalicylate with an ulcer?

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Can you take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) while on prilosec?

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Is it okay to take pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) with an anal fissure?

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A male asked:

My son vomits 1 to 7 times a day. He does not feel sick before or after he vomits and has been doing this for several months and He has tried Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and Nexium (esomeprazole) for acid.

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Is there aspirin in lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) and bismuth subsalicylate?

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Does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) contain aspirin?

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Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) before meal or after meal?

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Could pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) make your stool black?

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