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Can Pepto For Back Pain Cause A Discolored Or Blackened Saliva?
Hi last night I woke up with chest being tight and upper back pain the pain was very strong and consistent. I took pepto thinking it could be acid relexes because I would burb here and there. Pain finally settled when I finally got some sleep sitting up on my bed. This morning my spit was like black not sure what to do. Thank you
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
ello,
Yes, Pepto-Bismol can cause black discoloration of saliva. Even a stool color may change to black. The reason is the main ingredient of Pepto-Bismol reacts with fluids in the gastrointestinal tract and turns into a black color. Do not worry, the condition is harmless and after a few days, the saliva color becomes normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
Yes, Pepto-Bismol can cause black discoloration of saliva. Even a stool color may change to black. The reason is the main ingredient of Pepto-Bismol reacts with fluids in the gastrointestinal tract and turns into a black color. Do not worry, the condition is harmless and after a few days, the saliva color becomes normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Malik
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