Pepto-Bismol

Drug Facts

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

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

● avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

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

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