Stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Historically, stimulants were used to treat asthma and other respiratory problems, obesity, neurological disorders, and a variety of other ailments.
Proper noun. A brand of medicine claimed to be effective against nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea, and having a bright pink color. 2003, Lani Robson Remender, Casino to Die For: The Hunt for Tears of the Sun, p. 224: See all those Pepto-Bismol colored housing developments to your right.
A wise policy is never to give pets medications and drugs designed for human consumption unless they are prescribed, or at least approved, by a veterinarian. However, most veterinarians agree that Pepto-Bismol, which is used to treat stomach disorders and diarrhea is a safe medication for dogs. Pepto-Bismol, which is the brand name for bismuth subsalicylate, is also an oral anti-inflammatory and antacid. Veterinarians can prescribe an oral suspension of bismuth subsalicylate medication for dogs or, alternatively, Pepto-Bismol is available for purchase without a prescription from many retail stores.