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Do not take other painkillers, like ibuprofen or aspirin, with Pepto-Bismol without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. This could cause side effects.
Mixing Pepto-Bismol with other indigestion medicines
Do not combine different medicines for indigestion without asking a pharmacist or doctor for advice.
If Pepto-Bismol is not helping with your symptoms, speak to your doctor or a pharmacist. They may be able to recommend a different medicine.
Mixing Pepto-Bismol with herbal remedies and supplements
It's not possible to say whether complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with Pepto-Bismol. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.
Important: Medicine safety
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.
No interactions were found between Imodium and Pepto-Bismol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
A total of 332 drugs are known to interact with Imodium.
- Imodium is in the drug class antidiarrheals.
- Imodium is used to treat the following conditions:
A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with Pepto-Bismol.
- Pepto-bismol is in the drug class antidiarrheals.
- Pepto-bismol is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of loperamide such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with loperamide. Do not use more than the recommended dose of loperamide, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
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Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
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Drug Interaction Classification
These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.MajorHighly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.ModerateModerately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.MinorMinimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.UnknownNo interaction information available.Further information
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