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Pepto-Bismol

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2023-02-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 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

Label information

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

Label information

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Label information

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. 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 (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
  • 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ 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: ask a doctor
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
  • salicylate 101 mg
  • low sodium
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

Label information

Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-0553

NDC: 50090-0553-0 6 TABLET in a CELLO PACK / 5 in a CARTON

Bismuth subsalicylate

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e02bead2-0be9-41b0-98a7-fd0c3f57def0 · Version 17
NDC: 50090-0553