Pepto-Bismol Bismuth subsalicylate Bismuth subsalicylate SALICYLIC ACID calcium carbonate magnesium stearate mannitol POVIDONES D&C Red No. 27 aluminum oxide saccharin sodium talc Pepto;Bismol
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PEPTO-BISMOL (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE) KIT Label Image
- PEPTO-BISMOL (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE) KIT Label Image
Overview
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Dosage & Administration
Directions 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 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
Warnings & Precautions
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 you have Do not use if an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool taking any drug for Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur When using this product 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 ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast feeding, In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.
Purpose
Purposes Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Do Not Use
you have Do not use if an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
When Using
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur When using this product
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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
Keep Out of Reach of Children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage & Handling
Other information calcium 140 mg each tablet contains: sodium less than 1 mg salicylate 102 mg very low sodium sugar free avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Questions
Questions? 1-800-717-3786
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