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Yes, Pepto Bismol has been known to turn stools Black this is due to Iron and bismuth-containing medications. ChaCha on!
Yes it can. Its caused by the ingredient bismuth subsalsylate. It is harmless and should clear up in a few days.
It depends on how long you have been using it. They will remain black until the waste that was in you when you last took it has moved through the GI tract and that also depends on how often you have bowel movements. For most people, this wo...
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Black stool is never something that you want to see. It can really strike fear and panic into your heart. But there are several reasons why stool can be green, black, even red or orange, that don't have anything to do with cancer or other s...
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There are no exceptions, everyone who takes Pepto has black stools also staining of the tongue. You can check with your Pharmacist for the phisology but it never changes. It can last 12-24 hours depending on your metabolism. If it works and...
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Not to worry Pepto turns your stool black. Continue to take the Pepto if you need it. Good luck. Why is it that people who are so wrong like to write in capital letters? Rest assured Pepto can and does frequently turn your stool black. T...
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Yes, consuming black licorice, lead, iron pills, bismuth medicines like Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries can cause black stools. ChaCha again soon!
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The active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol contains bismuth. When a small amount of bismuth combines with trace amounts of sulfur in your saliva and gastrointestinal tract, a black-colored substance (bismuth sulfide) is formed.
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Yes, the bismuth can turn your stool a dark color, sometimes green or even black. This is caused by the active ingredient -- bismuth subsalicylate. The black or green stool can last for several days, but it is harmless. This change in stool...
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Yes. Taking or can turn your stool a dark color, sometimes green or even black. This is caused by the active ingredient -- bismuth subsalicylate.
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