Pepto-Bismol Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal Chewable Tablets Cherry 30ct SKU: A193904
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Product information
Pepto Bismol provides fast relief for your tummy troubles, including traveler’s diarrhea, diarrhea, upset stomach due to overindulgence in food or drink, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, and fullness.
Dosage instructions
Chew or dissolve in the mouth.
Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea). 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 fluids to prevent dehydration.
Ingredients
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Active: (in each tablet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg.
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Inactive: adipic acid, calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc.
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Each tablet contains magnesium 9 mg, calcium 140 mg, salicylate 99 mg.
Warnings and Restrictions
Read all product packaging and labels carefully prior to use.
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Do not give to children or teenagers who are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms because of a chance of Reye’s syndrome.
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Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction.
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May cause stomach bleeding, especially in those over 60 years, previous stomach problems, taking a blood thinner or steroid, taking other NSAIDs, or taking more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day.
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Consult a doctor before using if are taking medications for diabetes, gout, or arthritis.
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When using this product, a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.
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Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have other medical conditions or are taking medications.
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See a doctor if symptoms get worse or persist for more than 10 days or if you have ringing in the ears.
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Ask a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Storage
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Store at room temperature.
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Keep out of the reach of children.
Product Summary
Helps to treat upset stomach, heartburn, & indigestion
Helps to treat nausea & diarrhea
Chewable & portable tablets
Description
Pepto Bismol Cherry Chewable Tablets. When you have a sour stomach, Pepto's coating action calms and soothes your symptoms, providing fast digestive relief from nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Made in MEXICO
Directions
Chew or dissolve in mouth. Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion and nausea). 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.
Ingredients
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg, Adipic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, Flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Mannitol, Povidone, Saccharin Sodium, Talc
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 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 breastfeeding, 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.
Relieves: Travelers' diarrhea, diarrhea, upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, fullness.
