PEPTO-BISMOL LIQUID - 8 OZ
Relieves upset stomach for those who enjoy the original Pepto-Bismol® flavor.A liquid formula with a wintergreen taste that relieves heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Available in 4-, 8-, 12-, and 16-ounce bottles.
Trust Pepto-Bismol to start to relieve your stomach discomfort—in one smooth dose.Not for children under 12 years of age.
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each 15 ml Tablespoon) |
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg |
Purpose |
upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal |
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Uses relieves • nausea • heartburn • indigestion • upset stomach • diarrhea(Also relieves traveler's diarrhea and gas, belching, and fullness due to overindulgence with food and drink.)
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Warnings
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 or 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
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Do not use if you have:
- An ulcer
- A bleeding problem
- Bloody or black stool
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Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- Fever
- Mucus in the stool
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for:
- Anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Arthritis
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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
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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
- 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.
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Other Information
- Each Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg
- Salicylate 130 mg
- Low sodium
- Sugar free
- Protect from freezing.
- Avoid excessive heat (more than 104° F or 40° C).
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
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Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water