Took Pepto-Bismol 5 days before Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty, what are the risks? Should surgery be postponed?

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I am having a septoplasty/rhinoplasty this Wednesday to correct breathing problems. I was told the basics of what to avoid but never a full list. Last night I was feeling a bit bloated and took less than 15 mg of Pepto (The recommended dosage is 30mg). I just found out it has aspirin in it. My question is will this affect my bleeding? Will it cause my surgery to get rescheduled? I took a really tiny amount and my surgery is still 5 days away. Thanks in advance for the answers.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

Aspirin can have effects on thinning the blood up to seven days. You need to discuss this with your surgeon as some surgeons might prefer to delay the surgery. RegardsDr. J

Deepak Raj Dugar, MD · Answer

I recommend discussing this with your own surgeon and let him make the final judgement.  Trust your surgeon's judgement.  Given the minimal dose you took, I would not be concerned but if your surgeon is, I would trust him.   All the best and good luck with your surgery!

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Yes ASA causes the blood to take longer to clot. The effect lasts for about 2 weeks. The amount taken is very little and only one time, but it will still have an effect 5 days later. However the effect will be minuscule. If I had a patient with this story, I would still proceed and not reschedule the rhinoplasty. However this is a decision for you and your surgeon to make.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Pepto Bismol is one of those medications that can lead to bleeding.   Best to discuss with your surgeon.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

When talking to your surgeon, as well as the anesthesia department, disclose everything you have taken in the last 30 days.  You should be fine.

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