Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets, Original 48 ea

Protective Coating Action Soothing Relief For:

Upset Stomach Indigestion Diarrhea Heartburn Nausea



Indications

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Provides soothing relief for: upset stomach, indigestion, diarrhea, heartburn and nausea.

Directions

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Adults: 2 tablets Children: 9 to 12 yrs. 1 tablets; 6 to 9 yrs. 2/3 tablet; 3 to 6 years. 1/3 tablet; Under 3 yrs. ask a doctor. Chew or dissolve in mouth. Repeat every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed, to maximum of 8 doses in a 24-hour period. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea.

Ingredients



-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Active Ingredients: Contains: Bismuth Subsalicylate (262 mg (102mg of salicylate))

Inactive Ingredients: Adipic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, D&C Red 27 Aluminum Lake, Flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Mannitol, Povidone, Saccharin Sodium, Talc

Drug Interaction Precautions

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If you are taking medicines for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, or gout, consult a doctor before taking this product. If diarrhea is accompanied by a high fever or continues more than 2 days, consult a doctor. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.

Warnings

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Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu should no use this medicine to treat nausea or vomiting. If nausea or vomiting is present, consult a doctor because this could be an early sign of reye Syndrome, a rare but serious illness. This product contains salicylates. If taken with aspirin and ringing in the ears occurs, stop using. This product does not contain aspiring, but if you are allergic to aspirin do not use as an adverse reaction may occur.

Alcohol Warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take salicylates or other pain relievers / fever reducers.