Active Ingredient (In Each Chewable Tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Procter & Gamble Manufactura S De Rl De Cv for the product Pepto Bismol (NDC 58933-002). 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 active ingredient (in each chewable tablet), purpose, uses, warnings, do not use if you have, ask a doctor before use if you have, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, when using this product, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
relieves
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
taking any drug for
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
• fully chew or dissolve in mouth before swallowing
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 chewable tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour to 1 hour or 4 chewable tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 chewable tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour to 1 our as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable 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
adipic acid, calcium carbonate, D&C Red No 27 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No 40 Aluminum Lake, Flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc, water
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