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Pepto-bismol
FDA Label NDC 73097-010
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Savings Distributors Llc for the product Pepto-bismol (NDC 73097-010). 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 tablet), purposes, uses, reye's syndrome, allergy alert, do not use if you have, ask a doctor before use if you have, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Label Section Quick Index
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
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
Do Not Use If You Have
● an ulcer ● a bleeding problem ● bloody or black stool
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
● fever ● mucus in the stool
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
taking any drug for
● anticoagulation (thinning the blood) ● diabetes ● gout ● arthritis
When Using This Product
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
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
If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 exceed 8 doses (16 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
Other Information
● each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg
● salicylate 101 mg ● very low sodium
● avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive Ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc
Questions?
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Package Label
Package Label (Peptobismol 25)
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