Is there a subsitute for pepto-bismol without the red dyes?

Answer 1

Yes. Kaopectate, which used to contain Kaolin and Pectin, now contains bismuth subsalicylate, which is the active ingredient in Pepto Bismol. Unfortunately, Kaopectate is more expensive than Peto, but worth it if you want to avoid ingesting coal-tar based coloring agents.