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24 Dec 2025, 5:23 pm

Is it possible to overdose on Pepto Bismol? I'm thinking of drinking the last third of the bottle that I have on me so I don't wake up with any surprises tomorrow morning.

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24 Dec 2025, 5:57 pm

If it is for stomach upset ..it might be a thought to find and purchase and bottle of Ceylon Cinnamon capsules .
or optionally try. Neem powder capsules. The Ceylon word in buying cinnamon is very important . As the others do not work in calming the stomach and can act as a mild calming agent on the nervous system. Just a thought . I think it maybe much healthier than Pepto Abismal . additionally overdosing on cinnamon is pretty hard to do .
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24 Dec 2025, 6:38 pm

I don't know about this stuff but has it worked for you before

I'd hate it to make things worse for you if you took too much

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24 Dec 2025, 8:57 pm

I've never tried it before.

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25 Dec 2025, 4:07 am

Probably best to use it as it's recommended then

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26 Dec 2025, 12:03 am

Why didn't I do this when I first read your question? That was this morning and I was already too late.
Perhaps the information will be useful in the future.

This is what I found about Pepto Bismol.

Is Pepto Bismol Safe?|Poison Control.org

This is the section on overdosing.

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Is Pepto Bismol overdose possible?
Overdose is possible, and toxic effects are most often due to the salicylate content. People who already take aspirin or other salicylates, the elderly, and people with kidney disease might be at higher risk for adverse effects. Bismuth is not absorbed from the GI tract, so bismuth toxicity is unlikely.

The symptoms of salicylate toxicity include vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, confusion, excessive drowsiness, rapid breathing, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). If an adult takes a large dose of Pepto Bismol all at once (more than the contents of a full bottle of tablets or liquid) or uses the maximum dose for a prolonged period of time, these symptoms might signal the need for medical attention. A child who accidentally gets too much, or someone who takes Pepto Bismol to harm themself, will probably need to go to an ER. A call to Poison Control will help decide whether someone got too much Pepto, and what to do next.

To avoid toxic effects from bismuth subsalicylate, pay close attention to the dosing instructions on product labels. The maximum dosage is 8 doses per day of regular strength Pepto Bismol (4200 mg daily) for no more than 2 days. Observing these precautions should help you stay well within the safe range and avoid toxicity

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26 Dec 2025, 12:27 am

I heard it can cause a GI bleed. Always take medication as directed when using it..

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26 Dec 2025, 11:08 am

I had no idea that you can overdose on that stuff. I just took the regular amount.

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26 Dec 2025, 6:56 pm

I have a strange habit whenever I have the money to so, buy a small bottle
of Pepto Bismol chewables so in order to avoid constipating myself whenever I drink too much caffeine.

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26 Dec 2025, 7:02 pm

Usually am very caregul about drinking any thick Pink Liquid in any bottle .. ......... :skull:

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