Bismuth subsalicylate for Indigestion User Reviews
Brand names: Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, Stomach Relief, Pepto-Bismol Original Strength, Maalox Total Relief, Pink Bismuth, Bismatrol, Bismarex, Peptic Relief, Kola-Pectin DS, Childrens Kaopectate Pepto-Bismol InstaCool Percy Medicine Bismatrol Maximum Strength Soothe Caplets …show all brand names
Bismuth subsalicylate has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 14 reviews for the treatment of Indigestion. 79% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 21% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Bismuth subsalicylate
- A11ycat
- September 11, 2016
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "I've found pepto Bismol really useful for when I get acid reflux. It really helps to calm and cool my stomach. Anytime I'm feeling nauseous, it's the first thing I go to! I also take pepto bismol when I've eaten too much, as I do have a binge eating disorder. It helps prevent the reflux before it starts. I only take it when I'm experiencing symptoms."
- Jen...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 7, 2018
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Used Pepto with Gas-X for my Nausea & Gas about half hour later and vomited severely. I do feel better having vomited but it wasn’t a pleasant experience. I don’t recommend taking the two together."
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- Jack
- March 6, 2021
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "I had a minor acid reflux this week. I didn't know which over the counter medicine to take and so I googled. I randomly ended up at pepto bismol and read some reviews. Most of the reviews were quite positive about the drug and so I went to the nearest walgreens and bought one. I took it for the next two days as directed however it never worked or I didn't get better! I got annoyed and ended up throwing it! I went ahead and bought Alka Selzer and got better immediately! In conclusion, Alka Selzer is great and pepto bismol is not!"
- Rocky...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 7, 2020
"Had sudden onset of indigestion that sent acid up to the back of my throat. Antacid tablets did nothing to help. By late afternoon the next day I needed something, anything to make it stop. Called the Nurse Line on my insurance card, and she recommended something like Peptobismol. Was skeptical but had it on hand, so tried it. It worked perfectly, and because it can be used with greater frequency than other antacid treatments, I was able to take it seven times a day for 2 days, to let everything heal. Will not be without it. NOTE: be sure to drink plenty of water to prevent a problem at the other end:)"
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- Kat
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 14, 2020
"Horrible, low quality product! Hard as a rock to chew and does not dissolve well at all... nothing but hard gritty , nasty tasting chunks to try to get out of your mouth and teeth! Doesn't dissolve enough to actually help you in my experience. Just buy the real Pepto stuff and you'll be much happier and feel better."
- Chill...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 15, 2019
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Pepto-bismol is outstanding! I had a severe bout of nausea, and almost immediately after I took a dose of this life-saver, my nausea vanished. I recommend every one of you to try this."
- karen
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 24, 2020
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "This Pepto-Bismol stuff works so well in the liquid version. I had a stomach ache for over an hour then took it and I swear after 10 mins it worked, and my stomach does not hurt anymore."
- baddt...
- March 26, 2012
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Very good, very fast."
- Hino
- August 11, 2011
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "It tastes like liquid peppermint bubble gum."
- Rigol...
- August 30, 2015
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Very effective for me with both nausea and diarrhea. Works well at preventing vomiting, in my experience."
- Joshua
- November 8, 2017
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Pepto Bismol has saved my life on several occasions. If I could, I would marry it. 10/10 would...NO!!! WILL buy again"
- justme
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 4, 2023
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "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."
- nickn...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 19, 2019
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "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."
- Jayla...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2023
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "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"
- Nana
- August 29, 2020
Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "Works like magic !!!"
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Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) "It is a must have in my medicine cabinet, knowing I have it makes me feel so secure. I occasionally (maybe once or twice a year) wake up with very horrible stomach pain, and it used to plague me for up to 48 hours, and I would constantly be worrying about the day it would come. Now, if I do experience stomach pains, taking a dose of pepto bismol eliminates the pain within 30 minutes. It is a miracle drug. I no longer live in fear."