Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol Diarrhea) Drug Information

Pepto-Bismol

Diarrhea

Bismuth subsalicylate

CALCIUM CARBONATE

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

MANNITOL

CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE

POLYSORBATE 80

POVIDONE

D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE

SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO

SILICON DIOXIDE

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

SALICYLIC ACID

Caplet

Pepto

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg

Purpose

Antidiarrheal

Uses

relieves

travelers' diarrhea
diarrhea

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
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

swallow with water, do not chew
adults and children 12 years and over:
1 caplet every ½ hour or 2 caplets every hour as needed
do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours
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

Other information

each caplet contains: calcium 54 mg
salicylate 199 mg
very low sodium
avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if inner printed seal on bottle is broken or missing.

MADE IN MEXICO
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Caplet Carton

Pepto®
Diarrhea

Bismuth Subsalicylate