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MADE IN MEXICO
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202
Pepto-bismol Tablet
FDA Label NDC 58933-391
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Procter & Gamble Manufacturing M�xico, S. De R.l. De C.v. for the product Pepto-bismol (NDC 58933-391). 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 caplet), 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 Caplet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Purpose
Antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
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: 1 caplet every ½ hour or 2 caplets every hour as needed
- do not exceed 8 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 Information
- each caplet contains: calcium 54 mg
- salicylate 199 mg
- very low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive Ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate
Questions?
1-800-717-3786
Principal Display Panel - 12 Caplet Carton
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Diarrhea
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Antidiarrheal
2x STRENGTH
per caplet*
RELIEVES
DIARRHEA
12 CAPLETS
Pd (Pd)
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