Pepto-Bismol
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
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
● chew or dissolve in mouth ● adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
● 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
Other information
● each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
● salicylate 101 mg ● very 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