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Bismuth subsalicylate is used to treat diarrhea in adults and teenagers. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of an upset stomach, such as heartburn, indigestion, and nausea in adults and teenagers.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Common Brand Names:

Bismatrol

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Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
GERD & Heartburn
108
57%
Hiatal Hernia
31
52%
Irritable Bowel Syndrom...
2
50%
Depression
2
100%
Overall, 57% (148 Members) find Pepto-Bismol helpful
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Pepto-Bismol Reviews

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Somewhat Helpful
I only resort to pepto when I'm really desperate
Somewhat Helpful
take it at times, sometimes it helps ,but only 4 short time. no sideeffects that I can tell
Somewhat Helpful
Doesn't work as well as I'd hoped.
Somewhat Helpful
After having had practically every med going i decided to try pepto bismol its a groovy pink colour..I find it does help a wee bit, so will keep on taking it..
Somewhat Helpful
not sure if this helps much or not...makes me feel kinda nausea's but I think it's more because of it's flavor and texture (have the cherry flavored liquid stuff). Blech.
Somewhat Helpful
It help with mild heartburn but my doctor doesn't want me to use this due to how it looks in the stomache (like blood)
Somewhat Helpful
IT JUST CURVED THE BURN
Considering
FOR HEARTBURN
VERY VERY temporary...one "burp" and we are back to where we left off...
Not Working
Gave up on Pepto long ago....no relief.
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