Oops, regarding carafate-n-water:
 
>might be a bit of head-shaking and minor splatter, and it will leave
>bright white chalky spots on anything it touches.  :-)
 
The spots in question come out easily in the wash or with a damp washcloth,
they are in no way permanent.  They can just make you get funny looks from
your cow-orkers and you may not notice them until the stuff has dried.
 
-Pam S., often appearing at work decorated in tiny white polka dots.
[Posted in FML issue 3266]