FDA Label for First Aid Direct Peptum Tabs
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First Aid Direct Peptum Tabs Product Label
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Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
(total salicylate 102 mg per tablet)
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
Uses
relieves:
- diarrhea
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
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 asprin)
- taking other salicylate products
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 take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
- children under 12: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea
Other Information
- each tablet contains:
- sodium less than 1mg
- salicylate 102 mg
- very low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C).
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if individual compartments are torn or open.
Inactive Ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C red 27 aluminum lake, flavor, mangesium stearate, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, saccharin sodium.
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