Pepto-Bismol
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
Pepto-Bismol
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each tablet)
- Purposes
- Pepto-Bismol Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Pepto-Bismol Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 4 Tablet Pouch Carton
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Pepto-Bismol Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
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.
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
Pepto-Bismol Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg
- sodium less than 1 mg
- salicylate 102 mg
- very low sodium
- sugar free
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, red 27 aluminum lake, saccharin sodium, talc
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Repackaged and distributed with
permission of manufacturer by:
Lil' Drug Store Products
1201 Continental Place NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 4 Tablet Pouch Carton
Pepto
BISMOL™
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER/ANTIDIARRHEAL
5 SYMPTOM RELIEF
Nausea • Heartburn • Indigestion
Upset Stomach • Diarrhea
4 CHEWABLE
TABLETS
Lil'
DrugStore
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Pepto-BismolBismuth subsalicylate TABLET, CHEWABLE
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