Pepto Bismol ® CHEWABLES

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

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: heartburnindigestionnauseagasbelchingfullness

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.

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Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• chew or dissolve in mouth

• adults and children 12 years and over:

• do not exceed 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

•  2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
•  2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)

Other information

• each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
• salicylate 101 mg
• low sodium
• avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

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TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if the printed inner wrap is broken or missing.

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MADE IN MEXICO

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE

CINCINNATI OH 45202