Pepto Bismol

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Relieves
• travelers' diarrhea
• diarrhea
• upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
• heartburn • indigestion • nausea 
• gas • belching • fullness

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

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

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 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.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

• chew or dissolve in mouth
• adults and children 12 years and over:

• 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
• 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

• each tablet contains:

• calcium 140 mg

• magnesium 9 mg
• salicylate 101 mg
• very low sodium
• protect from freezing
• avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

• do not use if pouch is opened

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

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