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WHY IS PEPTO BISMOL PINK?

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Pepto Bismol Pepto-Bismol contains bismuth, which naturally has a pink tint. Extra pink dye is added to make it brighter. ChaCha for now! Live long and ChaCha!

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Bismuth, the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol is pink, though the manufacturer probably adds artificial coloring to enhance its appearance. Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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It originally was made from pepsin, bismuth salicylate, zinc salts, salol, oil of wintergreen, and a colorant to make it pink.

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Bismuth, the active ingredient is pink, though the manufacturer probably adds artificial coloring to enhance its appearance.

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A colorant is added to Pepto Bismal to make it pink. The exact reason they chose pink is not known. ChaCha!

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