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Pep Tum

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
First Aid Direct
Label updated
2017-12-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)

Purpose

Antidiarrheal/Antacid

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

  • bloody or black stool
  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you

  • are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms get worse
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

When using this product

a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions
  • chew or dissolve in mouth
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
  • 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
  • do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
  • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
  • Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Inactive Ingredients

acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates,
magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide

Other Information
  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
    Calcium content per tablet: 73mg
  • store at room temperature 15°– 30°C (59°– 86°F)
  • avoid excessive heat (over 40°C or 104°F)
  • do not use if cellophane unit is torn
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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bf966e9f-2f95-41cd-a6e5-b8eb521181d8 · Version 8
NDC: 53117-046