Does Pepto Bismol have side effects if you take too much? ( Archived) (31)

NO NOT REALLY

goodmornin rily! good to see ya!!!

yeah huh.......

that's not a bad thing though.....

YOU GET IT

It might cause severe constipation , depending on the dose and the patient's susceptibility

Plop,Plop, fizz,fizz, O what a relief it is........no that ain't it.

Cant remember offhand (and too lazy to google it), but I think it used to contain aluminium too, which is now known to be a big contributor to Altzeimers disease.

If you can't remember and use to take it, it may be true,

OK it annoyed me so I googled it. Here it is:

Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. 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.

Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are:

Allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
Taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have

An ulcer
A bleeding problem
Bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Fever
Mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for

Anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
Diabetes
Gout
Arthritis

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.

Stop use and ask a doctor if
Symptoms get worse
Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
Diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Shake well before use
For accurate dosing, use dose cup
Adults and children 12 years and over:
1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every ½ to 1 hour as needed
Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 ml) in 24 hours
Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

Other Information
Each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg
Low sodium
Sugar free
Salicylate 130 mg
Protect from freezing
Avoid excessive heat (more than 104°F or 40°C)
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water

I just wondered!