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What makes Pepto-Bismol pink?

Updated: 11/9/2022
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Pepto's Pink ColorBismuth subsalicylate is the active ingredient in 'Pepto-Bismol' and many people believe that this is what gives Pepto its distinct pink color.

But that is Wrong, wrong and mister wrong!

It is red because it has chemical colorants inside !!!!

Each mL contains: bismuth subsalicylate 17.6 mg.

and Nonmedicinal ingredients: benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavour, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, sodium saccharin, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid and water. (these ingredients add to flavor, color, and preservatives)

Bismuth subsalicylate occurs as white or nearly white, tasteless, odorless powder and contains about 58% bismuth. It is insoluble in water, glycerin and alcohol, therefore, it is artificial coloring which is responsible for its distinctive pink color.

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