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Can I eat this with Pepto-Bismol?
You can eat and drink as usual when taking Pepto-Bismol.
Also sold as Boots Pepti-Calm. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 30 foods and drinks for Pepto-Bismol (0 to avoid, 0 to take care with) — or tap one below.
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- Should I take Pepto-Bismol with food?
- You can take it with or without food.
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1 · What do you take?
You can eat and drink as usual when taking Pepto-Bismol.
You can eat and drink as usual when taking Pepto-Bismol. Take it with or without food. There are no specific food or drink restrictions while using this medicine.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take it with or without food.
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Fine with Pepto-Bismol· 30
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Further reading on Pepto-Bismol
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