Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto Bismol Diarrhea Liquicaps) Drug Information

Pepto Bismol

Diarrhea Liquicaps

Bismuth subsalicylate

POLYSORBATE 20

GLYCERIN

SORBITOL

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

GELATIN

POVIDONE

D&C RED NO. 33

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

SALICYLIC ACID

PB

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each LiquiCap)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 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 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

swallow with water, do not chew
adults and children 12 years and over:
2 LiquiCaps every ½ hour or 4 LiquiCaps every 1 hour as needed
do not exceed 16 LiquiCaps 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 LiquiCap contains:
salicylate 199 mg
low sodium
do not exceed 25°C

Inactive ingredients

D&C red No. 33, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 20, povidone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PACKAGE IS SAFETY SEALED & CHILD RESISTANT. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT. IF DIFFICULT TO OPEN, USE SCISSORS.

MADE IN CANADA

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 48 LiquiCap Carton

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Bismuth Subsalicylate