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MADE IN CANADA
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202
Pepto Bismol Capsule, Liquid Filled
FDA Label NDC 37000-537
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company for the product Pepto Bismol (NDC 37000-537). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding other, active ingredient (in each liquicap), purpose, uses, reye's syndrome, allergy alert:, otc - do not use, otc - ask doctor, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Label Section Quick Index
Active Ingredient (In Each Liquicap)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
gas
belching
fullness
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
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Otc - When Using
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Otc - 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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - 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.
Directions
- swallow with water, do not chew
- adults and children 12 years and over:
- 2 LiquiCaps every ½ hour or 4 LiquiCaps every hour as needed for diarrhea
- 2 LiquiCaps every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- do not exceed 8 doses (16 LiquiCaps) 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 Information
- each LiquiCap contains:
- salicylate 199 mg
- low sodium
- do not exceed 25°C
Inactive Ingredients
D&C red No. 33, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, pharmaceutical ink, polysorbate 20, povidone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
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