Pepto Bismol Bismuth Subsalicylate 131 mg 40 Tabs

Overview

• Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrhoeal

5 Symptom Relief

• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Upset Stomach
• Diarrhoea

Uses: Relieves

• Traveller's diarrhoea
• Diarrhoea
• Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: Heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, fullness.

Suggested use

Swallow with water, do not chew

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

• 2 caplets (1 dose) every 30 minutes or 4 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhoea
• 2 caplets (1 dose) every 30 minutes as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)

Do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours.

Use until diarrhoea stops but not more than 2 days.

Children under 12 years: consult a doctor.

Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhoea.

Other ingredients

Drug FactsActive Ingredient (In each Caplet)
PurposeBismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrhoealInactive Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, D&C red no. 27 aluminium lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate.

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behaviour 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 stools.

Ask a doctor before use if you have: fever, mucus in the stools.

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 stools 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
• Diarrhoea 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 Centre right away.

Each caplet contains: Calcium 27 mg, salicylate 99 mg, low sodium.

Avoid excessive heat (over 40°C or 104°F).

Supplement information
	Amount per serving	Reference intake %
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (In each Caplet)	Purpose
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg	Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrhoeal
Inactive Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, D&C red no. 27 aluminium lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate.

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