Pepto-Bismol Upset Stomach Reliever Antidiarrheal

Product Details

Relieves: Travelers diarrhea. Diarrhea. Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching. 5 symptom relief.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon: Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg. InActive Ingredients: Benzoic Acid; Flavor; Magnesium Aluminum Silicate; Methylcellulose; Red 22; Red 28; Saccharin Sodium; Salicylic Acid; Sodium Salicylate; Sorbic Acid; Sucralose; Water

Dosage

Shake well before use. For accurate dosing, use dose cup. Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 tbsp or 30 mL) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 mL 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. Each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg, salicylate 118 mg. Protect from freezing. Sugar free. Avoid excessive heat (over 104 degrees F or 40 degrees C. Low sodium.

Warning

Reyes 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 Reyes 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: Diarrhea lasts more than 2 days. Symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days. Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs. 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.