Pepto Bismol Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal, Caplets,24ea

Product Details
Bismuth subsalicylate. 5 Symptom Relief: nausea; heartburn; indigestion; upset stomach; diarrhea. www.pepto-bismol.com. www.pg.com. Made in Mexico. Other information: Each caplet contains: calcium 27 mg; salicylate 99 mg. Low sodium. Avoid excessive heat (over 104 degrees F or 40 degrees C).

Indications
Uses: Relieves: travelers' diarrhea ; diarrhea; upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn,indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, fullness.

Directions
General directions: Swallow with water, do not chew. Do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours. Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days. Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. Age group directions: Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: 2 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 or 4 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 caples (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea). Children Under 12 Years: Ask a doctor.

Ingredients
Active Ingredients: In Each Caplet Bismuth Subsalicylate (262 mg). Purpose: Upset Stomach Reliever and Antidiarrheal. Inactive Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, D&C Red 27, Aluminum Lake, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polysorbate 80, Povidone, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Starch Glycolate.

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 ifsymptoms get worse, ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs, diarrhea lasts more than 2 days.. If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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.Tamper Evident: Do not use if inner printed seal on bottle is broken or missing.

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