Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg) Dailymed
Generic: bismuth subsalicylate
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet) Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence 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
Do Not Useif
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
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.
Overdosage Section
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- chew or dissolve in mouth
- adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
- 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ 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: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other Information
- each tablet contains:calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
- salicylate 99 mg
- low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive Ingredients
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
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if the printed inner wrap is broken or missing.
MADE IN MEXICO
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE
CINCINNATI OH 45202
Principal Display Panel - 30 Tablet Carton
Pepto Bismol ®
Bismuth Subsalicylate Upset Stomach Reliever/ Antidiarrheal
CHEWABLES
CHERRY
5 SYMPTOM
RELIEF
NAUSEA HEARTBURN INDIGESTION UPSET STOMACH DIARRHEA
30 CHEWABLE TABLETS
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