People have taken bismuth subsalicylate to treat upset stomachs and nausea for more than a century. The compound is the active ingredient in the bright pink concoction sold as Pepto-Bismol. Despite ...

What do Peptol Bismol products treat? Pepto Bismol products are usually used to help with nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, or diarrhea. The active ingredient in most Pepto Bismol ...

Pepto Bismol is used to treat diarrhea and indigestion. Its active ingredient (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause your stool to turn black or gray. This side effect is harmless and temporary, lasting ...

Researchers at Stockholm University have applied advanced electron microscopy techniques to finally unveil the structure of the widely used and century-old active pharmaceutical ingredient bismuth ...

The next time you're suffering from heartburn or an upset stomach, you might want to take a second look at the antacids you have in your medicine cabinet. Doctors say there might be a sneaky ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Did you know that 60% of adults in the UK face gastrointestinal (GI) issues* each year? Furthermore, 40% of those affected can experience multiple symptoms during a single ...

No, you should not take Pepto Bismol while breastfeeding. Learn more about why you may want to hold off until you are done breastfeeding. Stomach aches are the worst and it can be very difficult to ...