Pepto-Bismol (Bismuth subsalicylate) tablet
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
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
swallow with water, do not chew
adults and children 12 years and over:
- 2 caplets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
- 2 caplets (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
do not exceed 8 doses (16 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 27 mg
- salicylate 99 mg
- 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 - 24 Caplet Carton
Pepto
Bismol
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/
Antidiarrheal
5 SYMPTOM RELIEF
NAUSEA
HEARTBURN
INDIGESTION
UPSET STOMACH
DIARRHEA
24 CAPLETS
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