Pepto Bismol Chewables 131 mg per Tablet

Overview

• Bismuth Subsalicylate
• Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
• Low Sodium

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

• Chew or dissolve in mouth

Adults and children aged 12 years and over:

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

Do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours

Use until diarrhoea 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 diarrhoea.

Other ingredients

Drug FactsActive Ingredient (in each tablet)
PurposeBismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrhoealInactive Ingredients: Adipic acid, calcium carbonate, D&C red no 27 aluminium lake, FD&C red no 40 aluminium lake, flavour, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc.
Each tablet contains: Calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg, salicylate 99 mg

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 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
• 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.

Supplement information
	Amount per serving	Reference intake %
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)	Purpose
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg	Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrhoeal
Inactive Ingredients: Adipic acid, calcium carbonate, D&C red no 27 aluminium lake, FD&C red no 40 aluminium lake, flavour, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc.
Each tablet contains: Calcium 140 mg, magnesium 9 mg, salicylate 99 mg

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