Pep Tum

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

Antidiarrheal/Antacid

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

• 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.

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

• 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
  

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

• 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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