Peptic Relief
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth Subsalicytate 262mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever / anti-diarrheal
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Uses
relieves:
- diarrhea
- hearbrun
- indigesttion
- nausea
- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
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
- if you have bloody or black stool
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
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 immediately.
Directions
- chew or dissolve in mouth
- adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
- do not take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) 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 tablet contains: salicylate 102mg
- sodium less than 1 mg
- very low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104ºF or 40ºC)
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, saccharin sodium
PDP
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDINET IN PEPTO-BISMOL®*
Rugby®
NDC 0536-1021-07
Peptic Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
FOR UPSET STOMACH, INDIGESTION, SIMPLE DIARRHEA AND NAUSEA
30 CHEWABLE TABLETS