AdministratorWhat if Pepto-Bismol is not working?
Also call your doctor if Pepto-Bismol doesn’t ease your symptoms after 2 days.
Does Pepto-Bismol actually help with nausea?
When you have nausea due to overindulgence in food or drink, Pepto Bismol can provide you relief fast. * Pepto is clinically proven to be effective on upper gastrointestinal symptoms, like nausea after eating.
Can Pepto-Bismol make nausea worse?
Pepto-Bismol side effects changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting; hearing loss or ringing in your ears; diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days; or. worsened stomach symptoms.
Is Tums or Pepto-Bismol better?
Compared with other antacids like Alka-Seltzer (sodium bicarbonate) and Maalox (aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide), Tums has a slightly slower onset of action, but its effects may last longer. Pepto-Bismol is more effective for other uses such as treating diarrhea and H. pylori infections.
What is best medicine for nausea?
Best anti-nausea medications
| Best anti-nausea medications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Compro (prochlorperazine) | Rx & OTC | FDA has not classified this drug |
| Ativan (lorazepam) | Rx | Positive evidence of risk |
| Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) | Rx & OTC | No evidence of risk – Category B |
| Bonine (meclizine) | Rx & OTC | No evidence of risk |
What can I take for nausea?
Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
- Bismuth subsalicylate(2 brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol). This medicine may help treat some types of nausea and vomiting, such as from gastroenteritis (stomach flu).
- Antihistamines.
What happens if you take too much Pepto?
What happens if you take too much Pepto? Pepto-Bismol side effects. hearing loss or ringing in your ears; diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days; or. worsened stomach symptoms. How do you take Pepto chewables? Chewable Tablets. chew or dissolve in mouth. adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed.
What is a substitute for Pepto Bismol?
What is a substitute for Pepto Bismol? Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) Over-the-counter. 7 alternatives. Alka-Seltzer (aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate) Over-the-counter. Imodium (loperamide) Over-the-counter.
Is it bad to take Pepto Bismol everyday?
black or bloody stools;
Can you eat after taking Pepto Bismol?
Can you eat after taking Pepto Bismol? Yes, you can eat after taking Pepto Bismol. It is possible to consume meals that are mild on the stomach, such as bananas, purees, and bread, without having your digestive problems exacerbated. In addition to diarrhea, which can be treated with Pepto Bismol, another common overeating-related symptom is