Whenever I take a Rolaids, Tums, Pepto Bismol or any antacid, I end up with a black tongue and the taste of charcoal in my mouth for a day or two. Ironically, my mom says when I was little and had the croup all the time, the doctor would give me crushed up charcoal tablets to take. I don't know if the two are related, but what causes this?
2007-06-05 23:13:01 · 2 answers · asked by Mrs.Blessed 7 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Bismuth is an ingredient in these medications. It can cause a black staining of the tongue for a few days. It is harmless and will go away after you stop taking the medication.
2007-06-05 23:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not related - this does happen, it is related to the substances in the tablets - dont worry about it/ it will wear off, or you can brush it gently off with a toothbrush.
2007-06-05 23:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋