Pepto-bismol 262 Mg Oral Capsule
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each LiquiCap)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
Warnings
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.
Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
- fever
- mucus in the stool
taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
- symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
• swallow with water, do not chew
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 LiquiCaps every ½ hour or 4 LiquiCaps every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 LiquiCaps every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 16 LiquiCaps 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 LiquiCap contains:
• salicylate 199 mg
• low sodium
• do not exceed 25°C
D&C Red No. 33, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 20, povidone, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
1-800-717-3786
TAMPER EVIDENT: THIS PACKAGE IS SAFETY SEALED & CHILD RESISTANT. USE ONLY IF BLISTERS ARE INTACT. IF DIFFICULT TO OPEN, USE SCISSORS.
MADE IN CANADA
DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 48 LiquiCap Carton
FAST & SOOTHING RELIEF
Pepto
Bismol®
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
LIQUICAPS
5 SYMPTOM RELIEF
NAUSEA
HEARTBURN
INDIGESTION
UPSET STOMACH
DIARRHEA
48 LIQUICAPS™