1 Substitute a cup of half and half cream with an equal amount of evaporated milk. 2  Commingle 120 ml of whole milk with the same amount of 5% butterfat light cream, to equal a 1 cup half and half requirement. 3  Take 25 grams (2 tablespoons like) of the unsalted variety of butter, and heat it until it melts.
What is dark stool? Darkening of the stool may be a normal occurrence related to specific foods or medications; however, it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition such as bleeding in the intestinal tract. When related to foods, blueberries, beets, or black licorice are often the cause. Stool passed after eating these foods may be dark brown, bluish, reddish, or black. Iron supplements and medications containing bismuth subsalicylate, a common ingredient in anti-diarrhea medications, can also turn the stool dark or black. Dark stool not associated with specific foods or medications can be more worrisome and may be an indicator of bleeding somewhere in the digestive system.
These effects are usually temporary and may disappear as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Iron may cause your stools to turn black, an effect that is not harmful. If your doctor has prescribed this drug, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.