Pepto Bismol ® Chews

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each chewable 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: 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

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

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

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

Directions

• fully chew before swallowing
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 chewable tablets every ½ hour or 4 chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 chewable tablets every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable 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 chewable tablet contains: • calcium 50 mg • salicylate 123 mg • low sodium • Store at no greater than 25°C. Avoid excessive heat (over 40°C.)

Inactive ingredients

acacia, beeswax, calcium carbonate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, carmine, carnauba wax, citric acid, corn starch, corn syrup, dextrin, flavor, hydrogenated coconut oil, maltodextrin, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, sorbitol, soy lecithin, sucrose, titanium dioxide, water

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

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TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is broken or missing.

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DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE, CINCINNATI OH 45202