Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Drug Information - Guideline Central

Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth Subsalicylate) kit

The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Pepto-Bismol
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Pepto-Bismol
Bismuth Subsalicylate
BENZOIC ACID
D&C RED NO. 22
D&C RED NO. 28
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
SACCHARIN SODIUM
SALICYLIC ACID
SODIUM SALICYLATE
SORBIC ACID
WATER
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
BISMUTH CATION
SALICYLIC ACID
Pepto-Bismol
Bismuth Subsalicylate
CALCIUM CARBONATE
D&C RED NO. 27
ALUMINUM OXIDE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MANNITOL
POVIDONE
SACCHARIN SODIUM
TALC
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
BISMUTH CATION
SALICYLIC ACID
Pepto;Bismol

Drug Facts

Uses

relieves

  • travelers' diarrhea
  • diarrhea
  • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
    • heartburn
    • indigestion
    • nausea
    • gas
    • belching
    • fullness

Warnings

Reye's syndrome

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert

Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are

  • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have

  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem
  • bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • fever
  • mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for

  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

Liquid

  • shake well before use
  • use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP)
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (30 mL or 2 TBSP) every ½ to 1 hour as needed
  • do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL or 16 TBSP) in 24 hours

Chewable Tablets

  • chew or dissolve in mouth
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
  • do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours

Other information

  • protect from freezing
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104ºF, 40ºC)

Pepto-Bismol Liquid

  • each 30 mL dose cup contains:
  • magnesium 25 mg, sodium 8 mg
  • salicylate 261 mg
  • low sodium

Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets

  • each tablet contains:
  • calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
  • salicylate 101 mg
  • very low sodium

Inactive ingredients

Liquid

benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water

Chewable Tablets

calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

Dist. by Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

NDC 37000-402-01

Pepto-
Bismol

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER/ANTIDIARRHEAL

5
SYMPTOM
Digestive Relief

  • heartburn
  • indigestion
  • nausea
  • upset stomach
  • diarrhea

TOTAL 32 FL OZ (946 ml) TWO 16 FL OZ (473 ml) BOTTLES | 48 CHEWABLE TABLETS

Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
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