Table of Contents
- 1 Can Pepto-Bismol harm you?
- 2 Why is Pepto-Bismol not recommended?
- 3 What does Pepto-Bismol do to your poop?
- 4 What happens if you drink a whole bottle of Pepto Bismol?
- 5 Is Pepto Bismol bad for kidneys?
- 6 What is bismuth disease?
- 7 Why does Pepto turn tongue black?
- 8 How many people have died from Pepto Bismol?
- 9 What happens if you take too much Pepto?
- 10 How much Pepto is safe?
Can Pepto-Bismol harm you?
Taking too much Pepto-Bismol can increase the risk of side effects. Side effects may include feeling or being sick, feeling confused, dizzy or tired, deafness, or ringing or buzzing in your ears.
Why is Pepto-Bismol not recommended?
You should not use Pepto-Bismol if you have bleeding problems, a stomach ulcer, blood in your stools, or if you are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates. Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chickenpox.
What happens if you take Pepto-Bismol long term?
Salicylism has been reported in patients who chronically ingest bismuth subsalicylate (the active ingredient contained in Pepto-Bismol) Common complaints include vertigo, diminished hearing, lethargy, CNS dysfunction, confusion, tinnitus, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
What does Pepto-Bismol do to your poop?
Pepto Bismol is used to treat diarrhea and symptoms associated with indigestion. Its active ingredient, bismuth subsalicylate, can cause your stool to turn black or gray. This side effect is harmless and temporary. Your stool color should return to normal within a couple days after you stop taking Pepto Bismol.
What happens if you drink a whole bottle of Pepto Bismol?
What happens if I overdose on Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate)? Overdose symptoms may include weakness, depression, anxiety, feeling irritable, problems with balance or coordination, confusion, tremors, or jerky muscle movements.
Can I drink water after Pepto?
When treating diarrhea, be sure to drink plenty of water to replace lost fluid. Keep drinking fluids even if you’re using Pepto-Bismol. If your condition lasts longer than 2 days or you have ringing in your ears, stop taking Pepto-Bismol and call your doctor.
Is Pepto Bismol bad for kidneys?
Pepto-Bismol, in recommended doses, should not be harmful to kidneys. You should, however, check with your physician to make sure Pepto-Bismol does not interfere with any other medication that you are taking.
What is bismuth disease?
Although usually safe and well tolerated, on long-standing use bismuth salts can cause a reversible syndrome characterized by subacute progression of encephalopathy, myoclonus, lack of coordination, dysarthria, seizures, parkinsonism, and neuropsychiatric symptoms [2,3,4].
Is taking Pepto everyday bad?
A Word From Verywell. Although it may be tempting to take Pepto Bismol to address IBS symptoms, remember that it is only recommended for a maximum of two days. Thus, it is best only for short-term symptoms, and long-term use may enhance side effects.
Why does Pepto turn tongue black?
The active ingredient in Pepto Bismol contains bismuth, and when it combines with the sulfur that is naturally present in your mouth and digestive tract, this can sometimes result in a black tongue or black poop.
How many people have died from Pepto Bismol?
Since its initial development in 1918, Pepto-Bismol has become a widely known drug. Between 1973 and 1980, about 1000 cases of bismuth-related neurotoxicity were reported in France (among 942 patients, there were 72 deaths) [11], 40 in Australia and 26 in Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain [12].
Is it OK to drink water after taking Pepto Bismol?
What happens if you take too much Pepto?
The most common side effects are darkening of the stools and/or tongue. These effects are harmless and will disappear when you stop the medication. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
How much Pepto is safe?
Normally, regular strength Pepto Bismol is the safest type to use. The dosage of the medication will be determined by the size of your dog. Generally, the advised dosage is 0.5-1ml of Pepto Bismol per pound of weight.
Does Pepto Bismol contain aspirin?
Answer #1 | 02/12 2015 19:05 It contains salicylate, which is related to aspirin. No, but it does contain bismuth salicylate , a ‘cousin’ to acetylsalicylic acid, also known as acid. no No. I’m allergic to aspirin and I use Pepto-Bismol on occasion. It contains salicylate, which is related to aspirin.