Pepto-Bismol Original 40-Count Caplets

5 Symptom Relief: nausea; heartburn; indigestion; upset stomach; diarrhea. 2 caplets = 1 adult liquid dose. Each caplet contains: 27 mg calcium, 3 mg Sodium, 99 mg Salicylate. Low sodium. Sugar free. Bismuth subsalicylate. Imported.

Manufacturer
P & G
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Indications

Relieves travelers' diarrhea; diarrhea; upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, fullness.

Directions

Swallow with water, do not chew. Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed. 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. Avoid excessive heat (over 104 degrees F or 40 degrees C).

Ingredients

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet): Bismuth Subsalicylate (262 mg). Inactive Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Stearate, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polysorbate 80, Povidone, Red 27 Aluminum Lake, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Starch Glycolate.

Warnings

Tamper Evident: Do not use if inner printed seal on bottle is broken or missing. 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.