MEDI-FIRST PEP-T-MED
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
relieves
- traveler's diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn indigestionnauseagasbelchingfullness
WARNINGS SECTION
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you have
- bloody or black stool
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse or lasts for more than 2 days
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center right away (1-800-222-1222).
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Adults and children: (12 years and over)
Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
- chew or dissolve in mouth
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
- calcium content per tablet: 73 mg
- store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
- tamper-evident sealed packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavoring, silicon dioxide
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments?
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Medi-First Pep-T-Med Label
36 Chewable Tablets
Medi-First®
PEP-T-MED
Chewable Tablets
Compare active ingredients to:
Pepto Bismol®
Registered Trademark of Proctor & Gamble
Upset Stomach/Diarrhea Relief • Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg
Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing.
Do not swallow tablets whole.
Tamper Evident