Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg) Dailymed

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 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

Do not use if you have

• an ulcer
• a bleeding problem
• bloody or black stool

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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 ½ 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 104ºF, 40ºC)

Pepto-Bismol Liquid

• each 30 mL dose cup contains:
• magnesium 25 mg, sodium 8 mg
• salicylate 261 mg
• low sodium

Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets

• each tablet contains:
• calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
• salicylate 101 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

calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 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 37000-402-01

Pepto- Bismol _â„¢

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER/ANTIDIARRHEAL

5 SYMPTOM Digestive Relief

• heartburn
• indigestion
• nausea
• upset stomach
• diarrhea

TOTAL 32 FL OZ (946 ml) • TWO 16 FL OZ (473 ml) BOTTLES | 48 CHEWABLE TABLETS