Pepto-Bismol
Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
Pepto-Bismol
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient(in each 15 ml Tablespoon)
- Purposes
- Pepto-Bismol Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Pepto-Bismol Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 mL Bottle Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient(in each 15 ml Tablespoon)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Pepto-Bismol Uses
relieves
- heartburn
- indigestion
- upset stomach
- nausea
- diarrhea
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.
Directions
- shake well before use
- for accurate dosing, use dose cup
- adults and children 12 years and over:
1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed - do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 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
Pepto-Bismol Other information
-
each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg
- salicylate 130 mg
- low sodium
- sugar free
- protect from freezing
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Dist. by Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 mL Bottle Label
NDC 37000-032-03
Pepto-
Bismol
®
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER/ANTIDIARRHEAL
ORIGINAL
Soothing
Relief for
5 Symptoms
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Upset Stomach
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
12 FL OZ (354 mL)
Pepto-BismolBismuth subsalicylate LIQUID
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