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Major Bismuth Subsalicylate

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2026-03-20
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

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.

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
  • •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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

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 clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused 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 on open. 
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

MAJOR

NDC 68788-8239-3
*Compare to the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol®

Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg

Upset Stomach Reliever / Anti-diarrheal

Soothing, coating action provides fast relief for

heartburn, indigestion

nausea, upset stomach

and diarrhea

30 Chewable Tablets

Relabeled By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 69b9999f-c2e5-43a6-891f-0e24d3c343a4 · Version 4
NDC: 68788-8239