darken your tongue and stools? i know this is a harmless reaction, i would just like to know *why*.. chemical reaction with the body? what? give me details if you have them!
Hi Elariel,I have no idea why Pepto Bismolturns everything dark but it is one of my favorate remedies for that lousy sick stomach. I wonder how many on this board have been helped by it?
I was hoping that I might be able to use Pepto-Bismol to help my IBS but unfortunately it causes me to breakout in hives.Here is Pepto-Bismol's explanation to your question from their web site.�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.�
thanks frostbite!! i cant take the stuff either.. always made me sick as a kid! hubby takes it constantly though
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