Bismuth subsalicylate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Brand names: Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, Bismatrol, Pink Bismuth, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol InstaCool, Stomach Relief, Pepto-Bismol Original Strength, Maalox Total Relief, Bismarex, Kola-Pectin DS Childrens Kaopectate Percy Medicine Bismatrol Maximum Strength Soothe Caplets …show all brand names
Bismuth subsalicylate has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Bismuth subsalicylate
- Joshua
- November 8, 2017
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Indigestion "Pepto Bismol has saved my life on several occasions. If I could, I would marry it. 10/10 would...NO!!! WILL buy again"
- Moezo...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 7, 2024
Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate) for Diarrhea "It works on the diarrhea a little slower than Imodium, but has fewer side effects, and it makes my stomach feel better right away. Two to three doses is all it ever takes."
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- Amste...
- February 25, 2015
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Diarrhea, Chronic "Terrible, yes it will stop your diharea but it will just hold everything in & make you nauses & after the pill wears over? Diharea again!!"
- justme
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 4, 2023
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Indigestion "I get painful gas and bloating often after dinner, especially if I eat too much or too much fat. Pepto Bismol usually works great and within 20 minutes. Good stuff for sure."
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- nickn...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 19, 2019
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Indigestion "I can't take pepto bismol, because if I do I get an allergic reaction I will break out in a rash. Shame too, it does help but the rash isn't worth the risk."
- Jcano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2020
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Traveler's Diarrhea "Omg life saver hubby bought me pepto chewable and I literally came back to life I had stomach cramps & nausea due to a stomach bug and it all went away within minutes !!"
- Jayla...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2023
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Indigestion "It’s so good. My stomach was hurting for 8 hours. When I finally took pepto bismol it disappeared. I’m so grateful there is medicine as good tasting and useful as pepto bismol"
- Over...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 17, 2019
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Diarrhea, Chronic "Pepto worked for me for a few months then the symtoms came back wanting revenge. I think my body just got used to it"
- pepto
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2023
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Helps with nausea was on the verge of getting sick but after taking Pepto it stopped my nausea by 70% within 1 or 2 hours. Helps stop diarrhea, heartburn, helps cool the stomach down."
- Ali...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 16, 2017
Kapectolin (New Formula) (bismuth subsalicylate) for Diarrhea, Chronic "Use it and found good results."
- Margie
- April 20, 2023
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Diarrhea "Pesto Bismol did nothing for me. I took the maximum amount recommended for a full day. Woke up next morning to an undescribable condition. I'm going back to reliable Kaopectate."
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Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) for Indigestion "Very effective for me with both nausea and diarrhea. Works well at preventing vomiting, in my experience."