Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Diarrhea) Drug Information

Pepto

Diarrhea

Bismuth subsalicylate

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

SALICYLIC ACID

BENZOIC ACID

MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

D&C RED NO. 22

D&C RED NO. 28

SUCRALOSE

SALICYLIC ACID

SODIUM SALICYLATE

SORBIC ACID

WATER

GELLAN GUM (HIGH ACYL)

METHYLCELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 10 mL dose)

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

shake well before use
adults and children 12 years and over:
10 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour to 1 hour or 20 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/travelers’ diarrhea
do not exceed 8 doses (80 mL) 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 10 mL dose contains:salicylate 212 mg
- low sodium
- store at no greater than 30°C
- protect from freezing
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband
seal around the neck is broken or missing

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

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