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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A trademark for a preparation of bismuth subsalicylate.

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  • proper noun A brand of medicine claimed to be effective against nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea.

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Examples

  • The exterior, which in the theater's darkest days was painted a shade Cannata describes as Pepto-Bismol pink, was restored to its former dignity.

    The Buffalo News: Home 2009

  • There are a number of medications which are usually effective for treating diarrhea, such as Pepto-Bismol, Imodium, or Lomotil.

    Medical Recommendations for Travel in Cambodia 2008

  • Stay away from aspirin, and aspirin-containing products such as Pepto-Bismol, which can cause Reye’s syndrome, and for children under six, cough and cold medicines.

    Flu guidance for parents 2009

  • Stay away from aspirin, and aspirin-containing products such as Pepto-Bismol, which can cause Reye’s syndrome, and for children under six, cough and cold medicines.

    Flu guidance for parents 2009

  • Joey managed 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes in the traditional 4 July contest in Coney Island, six short of his own record, and celebrated with a bottle of Pepto-Bismol, the stomach medicine, and one of the sponsors of the event – which tells you pretty well all you need to know about it.

    Women's sporting emancipation could use a famous hot dog or two 2011

  • Dakota Fanning stopped by the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2011 show in Paris on Wednesday in a Pepto-Bismol pink dress, a pale pink cardigan and brown shoes.

    Dakota Fanning Dons Pepto-Bismol Pink To Miu Miu (PHOTOS, POLL) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • • He had a bad stomachache for two days and did nothing about it but drink a little Pepto-Bismol and some whiskey.

    Left Neglected Lisa Genova 2011

  • Dakota Fanning stopped by the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2011 show in Paris on Wednesday in a Pepto-Bismol pink dress, a pale pink cardigan and brown ...

    Dakota Fanning Dons Pepto-Bismol Pink To Miu Miu (PHOTOS, POLL) Hilary Moss 2010

  • Just days after wrapping up her internship at Procter & Gamble Co. in Cincinnati, Beth Stone, 28, received an offer to work as a brand manager for the company's Pepto-Bismol line.

    Help Wanted Diana Middleton 2010

  • It made me feel so queasy, I had to put the book of quotes away and go ask my mother for some Pepto-Bismol.

    The Dark Side of Innocence Terri Cheney 2011

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