Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Label *vs. Original Pepto Bismol® Pepto® Diarrhea Bismuth Subsalicylate Antidiarrheal CHERRY COATS & KILLS BACTERIA THAT CAUSE DIARRHEA 4 FL OZ (118 mL) 538
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Label *vs. Original Pepto Bismol® Pepto® Diarrhea Bismuth Subsalicylate Antidiarrheal CHERRY COATS & KILLS BACTERIA THAT CAUSE DIARRHEA 4 FL OZ (118 mL) 538
Overview
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea
Dosage & Administration
Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour to 1 hour or 20 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/travelers’ diarrhea do not exceed 8 doses (80 mL) 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.
Purpose
Purpose Antidiarrheal
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
When Using
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage & Handling
Other information each 10 mL dose contains: salicylate 212 mg low sodium store at no greater than 30°C protect from freezing avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Questions
Questions? 1-800-717-3786
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