Pepto Bismol, Bismuth Subsalicylate, 40 Caplets (131 mg per Caplet)

Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal

5 Symptom Relief

Nausea

Heartburn

Indigestion

Upset Stomach

Diarrhea

Uses: Relieves

Traveler's diarrhea

Diarrhea

Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: Heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, fullness.

Suggested use

Swallow with water, do not chew

Adults and children 12 years and over:

2 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea

2 caplets (1 dose) ever 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)

Do not exceed 8 doses (16 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.

Other ingredientsDrug FactsActive Ingredient (In each Caplet)
PurposeBismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrhealInactive Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate.
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.

Each caplet contains: Calcium 27 mg, salicylate 99 mg, low sodium.

Avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C).