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Originally Posted by yorkieusa I understand your good intentions, however, you said it contains aspirin. It does not. It contains salicylate.
Are you not aware that kaopectate also contains salicylate? That is what I'm saying. |
Probably a better term to use would have been "aspirin LIKE" ingredient in Pepto-bimol. But the fact is Aspirin and salicylate are very close in make up. I would be willing to bet there are many people who don't know beans about SALICYLATES....but who are very accustomed to the word "ASPIRIN". Aspirin is well known to cause health problems with some humans. Since the word "aspirin" was used here as a "warning".....I don't see the problem. Certainly I don't think such a harsh reprimand was neccessary. I do agree that salicylates can be problematic with canines but not nearly as problematic as in cats. Like everyone else has stated.....it's better to follow the advice of your personnal vet. FYI "Kaopectate" manufactured by Upjohn does NOT contain Salicylates!
History of Aspirin
1899 Aspirin Bottle First Bottle of Aspirin • Bayer Aspirin • 100 Years The History of Aspirin. Since its market introduction under the trademark Aspirin in the year 1899, acetylsalicylic acid has attained a leading position world-wide in the prescription-free therapy of painful, inflammatory and feverish states. • Salicylic Acid
By Mary Bellis
Aspirin or
acetylsalicylic acid, is a derivative of
salicylic acid that is a mild, nonnarcotic analgesic useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches. The drug works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, body chemicals that are necessary for blood clotting and which also sensitize nerve endings to pain.