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Pepto Bismol Fast MeltsFresh Berry Flavored

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Label updated
2025-10-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each soft chewable 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:
    • 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
Label information

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

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 soft chewable tablets every 1/2 hour or 4 soft chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea

    • 2 soft chewable tablets every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)

  • do not exceed 8 doses (16 soft 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 soft chewable tablet contains:  • calcium 55 mg  • salicylate 100 mg  • low sodium
  • Store at no greater than 25°C.  Avoid excessive heat (over 40°C).
Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, carrageenan, corn syrup, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, hydrogenated coconut oil, soy lecithin, sucrose, water

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

Label information

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF INNER PRINTED SEAL ON BOTTLE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

Label information

DIST. BY: PROCTER & GAMBLE,

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 SOFT CHEWABLE TABLETS

Pepto Bismol®

Bismuth Subsalicylate

Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal

FAST MELTS

5 SYMPTOM RELIEF

FRESH BERRY FLAVORED

24 SOFT CHEWABLE TABLETS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 039391d0-9ec1-45a3-84fa-b5f591794e41 · Version 4
NDC: 69423-831