Pepto-Bismol

Drug Facts

Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

relieves

• traveler's 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

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

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.

• shake well before use
• only use dose cup provided
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 30 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea
• 30mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL) 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 30 mL dose contains: magnesium 3 mg, sodium 4 mg
  • salicylate 261 mg
  • low sodium
  • protect from freezing
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
• TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, gellan gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water

1-800-717-3786

DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

Pepto

Bismol ^®

Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever
Antidiarrheal

COATS & SOOTHES

5 SYMPTOM

RELIEF

NAUSEA
HEARTBURN
INDIGESTION
UPSET STOMACH
DIARRHEA

16 FL OZ (473 mL)

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