Pepto BismolChews
- Dosage form
- TABLET, CHEWABLE
- Labeler
- The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Label updated
- 2026-07-27
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
Label information
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:
- 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
Label information
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
Label information
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.
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 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 117 mg • low sodium
• Store at no greater than 25°C. Avoid excessive heat (over 40°C.)
Inactive ingredients
acacia, anhydrous citric acid, calcium carbonate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, carmine, carnauba wax, 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, white wax
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Label information
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.
Label information
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 CHEWABLE TABLETS
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever
Antidiarrheal
Pepto Bismol CHEWS
5 SYMPTOM RELIEF
24 CHEWABLE TABLETS
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NDC: 37000-996