Pepto Bismol is a medicine that changed many peoples lives. Over the years, this pink drug continually allows people to have a regulated bowel movement and a calm unirritated stomach. We researched about this drug because of the various purposes that it can take on and the crazy outcomes that come from simple chemical changes. The fact that fascinated us the most was Pepto's ability to change into a metal after a simple oxidation process. If you ask any random person what Pepto can do, they will most likely say that it treats indigestion or diarrhea. But it can do so much more, by clearing the bacteria (helicobacter pylori) in the stomach, Pepto can even help treat stomach ulcers, but only with doctor supervision. As a derivative of salicylic acid, bismuth salicylate (pepto bismol) has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action. Also it is an antacid which explains the fact that it neutralizes the stomach acidity which causes the ulcers to appear. Overall, Pepto Bismol is an all- around good medicine to keep around the house.
-Post by Marian Hong
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