Pepto BISMOL ® Caplets

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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: 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use if you have

• an ulcer
• a bleeding problem
• bloody or black stool

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 before use if you are taking any drug for

• anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
• diabetes
• gout
• arthritis

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

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 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:

• 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

• 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)

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

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TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if inner printed seal on bottle is broken or missing.

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Made in Mexico

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI OH 45202