FDA Label for Pepto-bismol
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- REYE'S SYNDROME
- ALLERGY ALERT
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 CAPLET CARTON
Pepto-bismol Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Procter & Gamble Manufactura S De Rl De Cv. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
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Drug Facts
Made in Mexico by Procter & Gamble
Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202. U.S.
Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)
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 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 caplets (2doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
- 2 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as need 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 Information
- each caplet contains: calcium 27 mg
- salicylate 99 mg
- 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
www.pepto-bismol.com
Principal Display Panel - 24 Caplet Carton
P
epto
Bismol
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/
Antidiarrheal
5 SYMPTOM
RELIEF
NAUSEA
HEARTBURN
INDIGESTION
UPSET STOMACH
DIARRHEA
24 CAPLETS
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