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Bismuth Subsalicylate Pink Bismuth

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Hyvee Inc
Label updated
2026-06-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT(in each tablet)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
(total salicylate 102 mg per tablet)

PURPOSE

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

USE(S)

relieves:


  • diarrhea
  • heartburn
  • indigestion
  • nausea
  • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
WARNINGS

Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are


  • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • taking other salicylate products

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 behaviour 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.

DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE
  • bloody or black stool
  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem
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 of 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 DOCTOR IF
  • symptoms get worse
  • 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 take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea
OTHER INFORMATION
  • each tablet contains:
  • sodium less than 1 mg
  • salicylate 102 mg
  • very low sodium
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104oF or 40oC)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if individual compartments are torn or open.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

calcium carbonate, D&C red 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, saccharin sodium

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

HyVee
*Compare to the Active ingredient in PEPTO-BISMOL® PEPTO-BISMOL Chewable Tablets
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Pink Bismuth
Antidiarrheal / Upset Stomach Reliever

SOOTHING RELIEF FOR:


  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea


30 CHEWABLE TABLETS


[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4e575573-9ded-bfbf-e063-6394a90aed3b · Version 2
NDC: 42507-267