pepto-bismol™
e02bead2-0be9-41b0-98a7-fd0c3f57def0
34390-5
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Drug Facts
Composition & Product
Identifiers & Packaging
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
How Supplied
Product: 50090-0553 NDC: 50090-0553-0 6 TABLET in a CELLO PACK / 5 in a CARTON
Description
Drug Facts
Medication Information
Active Ingredient
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Directions
- 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 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 101 mg
- low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive Ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc
How Supplied
Product: 50090-0553
NDC: 50090-0553-0 6 TABLET in a CELLO PACK / 5 in a CARTON
Description
Drug Facts
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Section 42229-5
Drug Facts
Section 50565-1
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Section 50566-9
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
Section 50567-7
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Section 50568-5
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Section 50569-3
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Section 50570-1
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Section 53414-9
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Allergy Alert
Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
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.
Bismuth Subsalicylate
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Active Ingredient (Active ingredient (in each tablet))
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
Directions
- 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 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 (Other information)
- each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
- salicylate 101 mg
- low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)
calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc
How Supplied (HOW SUPPLIED)
Product: 50090-0553
NDC: 50090-0553-0 6 TABLET in a CELLO PACK / 5 in a CARTON
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Section 42229-5 (42229-5)
Drug Facts
Section 50565-1 (50565-1)
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Section 50566-9 (50566-9)
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
Section 50567-7 (50567-7)
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Section 50568-5 (50568-5)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Section 50569-3 (50569-3)
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Section 50570-1 (50570-1)
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Section 53414-9 (53414-9)
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Allergy Alert (Allergy alert)
Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
Reye's Syndrome (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.
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Bismuth subsalicylate)
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