Pepto-Bismol InstaCool 262 MG Chewable Tablet
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