A Thick Chalky Mint Flavored Pink Goo, Best served on the Rocks!
Written: Sep 05 '06 (Updated Oct 09 '06)
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Pros: Works to some degree.
Cons: Taste, mixed results, overall value, some home remedies may be just as effective.
The Bottom Line: I personally dislike the product as it had mix results on my symptoms, poor taste, and not a great value overall.
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| DeRango's Full Review: Pepto-Bismol Original Formula Liquid |
I personally have never been a fan of any type of liquid medicine, even as a young child I can remember avoiding the bubble gum flavored Amoxicillin. This being no exception on taste keeping the actual medicine down can be part of the battle. Seeing that the liquid is for flu like symptoms of diarrhea and stomach aches it almost induces vomiting as the thick coating and mint taste does not agree with my body. Usually upon usage, I chase the pink mint good down with some water or other clear liquid as if I’m doing a shot of tequila. (Of course that would require a lemon wedge & salt)
Usage of Pepto-Bismol has also rendered mix results in the claims department as sometimes my stomach grows worse, which causes me to vomit. Indigestion is a bit of a problem I have experienced the product coating my stomach, but just sits like a brick in my belly not actually solving the issue. When dealing with so many issues I personally look to an alternative source of home remedies noted at the bottom of the reviews, and I have found that these remedies work just as good if not better than using some over the counter drug found at Walgreens.
Pepto-Bismol Claims
Relieves stomach discomfort for those who enjoy the original Pepto-Bismol flavor.
A liquid formula with a wintergreen taste that relieves heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Available in 4-, 8-, 12-, and 16-ounce bottles.
**Drug Facts & following information are obtained directly off the bottle as stated facts & descriptions of the product. For other information you may also call : 1-800-717-3786
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
Each 15 ml Tablespoon Contains: Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Inactive Ingredient
benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water.
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea or vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
-Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are:
-Allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
-Taking other salicylate products
Do not use if you have
-An ulcer
-A bleeding problem
-Bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
-A Fever
-Mucus in the stool
-Anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
-Diabetes
-Gout
-Arthritis
-When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.
*This to me was a bit of a shock, the day after using the product I experienced this, and well I was a bit worried thinking “What the Hell did I eat to turn it that color?”
Stop use and ask a doctor if
-Symptoms get worse
-Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
-Diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
-If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
*Some sound advice, I would also recommend with children especially to contact a doctor and at least seek his consul in any case, as to describe the symptoms & issues so if the condition merits a visit he can speak to you about that over the phone.
Directions
-Shake well before use
-For accurate dosing, use dose cup
-Adults and children 12 years and over:
-1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every ½ to 1 hour as needed
-Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 ml) in 24 hours
-Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
-Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
-Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Also I highly recommend drinking clear liquids to keep hydrated during a flu or diarrhea symptoms, this can be deadly especially in younger children. This also helps in a hangover as dehydration brings your system back to an isotonic state.
More Information
-Each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg
-Low sodium
-Sugar free
-Salicylate 130 mg
-Protect from freezing
-Avoid excessive heat (more than 104°F or 40°C)
-TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrink band is missing or broken.
*Also with any medicine please mind the expiration date as this particular product in my experience can do more harm if used after the expiration date. I foolishly took a few swings of the product and quickly felt worse than before, well come to find out it had expired several months ago! Yuck…
Where to find it
Costco, Cub Foods, CVS, Drug Emporium, Fry's, Jewel/Osco, Kmart, Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Safeway Save Mart, Target, Walgreens.
Overall
I personally recommend tablets, as they have a longer shelf life, they are more transportable, and easier to take in the proper dosage. My experience with the liquid is somewhat of a mixture between success and worsening conditions. The side effects are mild, but still present as I have experienced some of the warnings above. The product is not easy to stomach, the taste test can be described as a: Thick Chalky Mint Flavored Pasty substance that coats you throat as it goes down and you can feel it inside your stomach as it makes it way down. Finally I personally do not like the product in liquid form and I have had much better luck with popping the pills.
Alternative Recommendations
I have some home remedies that have worked for me in clearing up stomach issues & indigestion include: Eating dry toast, sipping ginger ale or clear sodas warm, almost any form of peppermint candy, oil, or leaves, (Sorry no Chocolate!) and drinking hot tea with a mild touch of honey. Most of these remedies are proven forms of treatment as I found that this product comes in a different form containing peppermint oil. For heartburn this may not work for all people as I am sure someone will comment about intolerance of dairy or something of that nature, I drink milk after a meal like my Moms homemade pasta with lots of acidy tomatoes.
Best of luck finding something that cures your symptoms & makes you feel great again!
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