Pepto-Bismol 262 MG Chewable Tablet

Generic Name: BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
Brand Name: Pepto Bismol
  • Substance Name(s):
  • BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

WARNINGS

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 or last more than 2 days • 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.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Uses Relieves • travelers’ diarrhea • diarrhea • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • gas • belching • fullness

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Inactive ingredients calcium carbonate, D&C red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc

PURPOSE

Purpose Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

ASK DOCTOR

Ask a doctor before use if you have • fever • mucus in the stool

DOSAGE AND 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

PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

DO NOT USE

Do not use if you have • an ulcer • a bleeding problem • bloody or black stool

STOP USE

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

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active ingredient (in each Chewable tablet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Purpose Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for • anticoagulation (thinning the blood) • diabetes • gout • arthritis