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Does Pepto Bismol Cause Dark Bowel Movement?

I have been feeling sick for about 5 or 6 days now but not being sick, I couldn't get an appointment at my doctors so I went to the pharmasist and told them my symptoms they said it could be acid reflux so gave me pepto bismol, I still feel sick and when I go to the toilet now (past 2 Days) its very dark even black is this the pepto bismol? thank you for your time

Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* Pepto bismol can give alteration in color of bowel movements .
* Guidelines for better recovery

- stop further intake of pepto .
- drink plenty of liquids .
- consume soft , light diet .
- avoid spicy , oily , non veg stuffs .
- take PPI as omeprazole with sips of water on empty stomach morning
and evening .
- tablet tylenol ( 500 mg ) mor and eve after meals for 2 days .
- consult later your doctor as per the progress of the condition .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )

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Does Pepto Bismol Cause Dark Bowel Movement?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * Pepto bismol can give alteration in color of bowel movements . * Guidelines for better recovery - stop further intake of pepto . - drink plenty of liquids . - consume soft , light diet . - avoid spicy , oily , non veg stuffs . - take PPI as omeprazole with sips of water on empty stomach morning and evening . - tablet tylenol ( 500 mg ) mor and eve after meals for 2 days . - consult later your doctor as per the progress of the condition . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care . Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )