Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Caplet Carton Pepto ® Diarrhea Bismuth Subsalicylate Antidiarrheal 2x CONCENTRATED FORMULA* COATS & KILLS BACTERIA THAT CAUSE DIARRHEA 12 CAPLETS 391
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 Caplet Carton Pepto ® Diarrhea Bismuth Subsalicylate Antidiarrheal 2x CONCENTRATED FORMULA* COATS & KILLS BACTERIA THAT CAUSE DIARRHEA 12 CAPLETS 391
Overview
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea
Dosage & Administration
Directions swallow with water, do not chew adults and children 12 years and over: 1 caplet every ½ hour or 2 caplets every hour as needed do not exceed 8 caplets 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 Do not use if 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 ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 caplet contains: calcium 54 mg salicylate 199 mg very low sodium avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Questions
Questions? 1-800-717-3786
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