Pepto-Bismol and Pepto-Bismol To Go (bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg) Dailymed
Generic: bismuth subsalicylate
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose cup) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgences 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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- 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
Liquid
- shake well before use
- use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP)
- adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (30 mL or 2 TBSP) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
- do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL or 16 TBSP) in 24 hours
Chewable Tablets
- 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
Other Information
- protect from freezing.
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F, 40°C).
Pepto-Bismol Liquid
- each 30 mL dose cup contains:
- magnesium 25 mg, sodium 8 mg
- salicylate 261 mg
- low sodium
Pepto-Bismol To-Go Chewable Tablets
- each tablet contains:
- calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
- salicylate 99 mg
- very low sodium
Inactive Ingredients
Liquid
benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water
Chewable Tablets
adipic acid, calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202
Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
NDC 37000-017-01
Pepto- Bismol â„¢
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER / ANTIDIARRHEAL
5 SYMPTOM Digestive Relief
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
12 FL OZ (354 ml) BOTTLE 12 CHEWABLE TABLETS
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