Indigestion and an upset stomach are unpleasant conditions to have—especially when they occur together. Both bring a lot of discomfort and can affect your mood for the day. What’s the difference between an upset stomach and indigestion? And how do you treat the symptoms and find relief? Pepto-Bismol can be part of your anti-indigestion and upset stomach medicine arsenal.

You may experience indigestion at any time of the day. It is usually caused by overeating, over drinking, eating too quickly, or consuming inflammatory foods. Indigestion typically feels like your stomach is excessively full during or after a meal. It can also be a symptom of an underlying issue; in which case you should consult your doctor.

Everyone has suffered from an upset stomach at some point. So, what’s going on inside? When the mucosal cells in the lining of the stomach are irritated or inflamed, an upset stomach often results. In simpler terms, your stomach is not happy with what’s inside it.

When time is of the essence or you want help feeling better, Pepto-Bismol has you covered. Pepto relieves* upset stomachs and indigestion due to overindulgence in food or drink by providing a protective coating to the stomach lining that soothes irritation and offers relief. So, give your stomach a break and help it with some Pepto.