Pepto Bismol FAQs

Pepto Bismol coats and soothes the stomach for fast, 5 symptom relief. When you have nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, or diarrhea, reach for Pepto Bismol.

Use as directed for relief of travelers' diarrhea, diarrhea or upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching and fullness.

Both Pepto Bismol and Pepto Bismol Ultra provide fast, 5 symptom relief (nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea). The key difference is concentration: Pepto Bismol Ultra is a 2x concentrated formula vs. Pepto Bismol, meaning you get the same relief with half the dose. Please read each label and use as directed.

Pepto Bismol can be taken either with or without food. Read each label and always use as directed.

When it comes to treating upset stomachs and nausea we know a thing or two, after all, we are the #1 Pharmacist Recommended brand^. In general, it’s best to go easy on your stomach and tread carefully. The general rule is to keep things bland. While your stomach is feeling upset, avoid greasy, salty and processed foods like donuts, sausage, fast food, fried foods, chips and pastries.

Bland foods are your best friends right now:

• English Muffins
• Toast
• Potatoes
• Noodles
• Rice
• And if you want protein, try baked chicken and fish
  
  

And remember to avoid greasy, processed and salty foods. For more information, read How to Settle An Upset Stomach.

Pepto Bismol is an upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal product. It can be taken any time you are experiencing diarrhea, travelers' diarrhea or an upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching and fullness. Always read each label and use as directed.

Yes, but it's not necessary. Some people feel refrigerating makes the liquid more pleasing to take, and that's OK. However, you shouldn't freeze the product. For best results, the product should not be exposed to temperatures above 104°F (40°C) or below freezing 32°F (0°C).

If you are pregnant or nursing, ask a doctor before taking Pepto Bismol. As with any drug, read the label thoroughly before use.

No, Pepto Bismol is indicated for adults and children 12 years and over. For younger children, check out Pepto Kids, specifically made for little tummies.

We recommend that you consult your doctor to determine whether you should use Pepto Bismol. Your physician knows your medical condition and history best.

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use Pepto Bismol. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea or vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Reye’s syndrome can also be triggered with aspirin. Since subsalicylate is chemicallysimilar to aspirin, it includes similar warning statements.

Originally developed by a doctor in the early 20th century, Pepto Bismol has been treating a variety of stomach symptoms for generations. We’re not exactly sure why this doctor chose pink, but we know that we’re not going to mess with a good thing. Yup, we’ve got you covered. Use as directed.

This discoloration is temporary and harmless. The active ingredient in Pepto Bismol contains bismuth. When a small amount of bismuth combines with trace amounts of sulfur in your saliva and gastrointestinal tract, a black-colored substance (bismuth sulfide) is formed. This discoloration is temporary and harmless. It can last several days after you stop taking Pepto Bismol. Individual bowel habits, your age (the intestinal tract slows down with age), and the amount of the product taken all help to determine how long Pepto Bismol is in your system.

Pepto Bismol is for humans. Consult with your veterinarian for treatment.

For accidental spills, clean-up needs to be done as soon as possible after the spill occurs to prevent permanent staining.

Talk to your carpet manufacture before trying to remove the stain. Some carpets have warranties against staining. The manufacturers can refuse to honor the warranty if a consumer has used a product on it to remove staining other than what the manufacturer recommends.

If you don't have a carpet warranty or receive any information from the manufacturer, here are some tips:

Small Spills: Spray some isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) on a sponge and blot up. Be sure to do a colorfast test first

Large Spills: Large product spills will typically require the use of extraction-type equipment or professional cleaning. Use with water ONLY, no cleaning agents. Walking on carpet which still has a residue of product will cause the residual product to rise to the surface where it will attract soils.