Pepto-Bismol^®

16 FL OZ (473 ml)

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• Uses
• Directions
• Drug Facts
• Warnings
• Miscellaneous

USES

Upset stomach, indigestion, nausea, heartburn and diarrhea.

The original Pepto-Bismol that's been soothing stomach problems for more than a century, available in original, cherry, and maximum strength.	The perfect Pepto-Bismol option for when you're on the go, available in original and cherry flavors.	Pepto-Bismol in an easy-to-swallow pill form - no measuring required.

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING. For accurate dosing, use pre-measured dose cup.

Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 ml) 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.

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENT per Tablespoon: Bismuth Subsalicylate (262 mg). (Total salicylate 130 mg).

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Benzoic Acid, Flavor, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylcellulose, Red 22, Red 28, Saccharin Sodium, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid, Water. Low Sodium. Sodium Content: 5 mg per Tbsp. SUGAR-FREE

Avoid excessive heat (over 104ºF or 40ºC). Protect from freezing.

WARNINGS

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu should not use this medicine to treat nausea or vomiting. If nausea or vomiting is present, ask 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 aspirin but if you are allergic to aspirin do not use as an adverse reaction may occur.

If symptoms persist, or if diarrhea is accompanied by a high fever or continues more than 2 days, ask 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.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.

DRUG INTERACTION PRECAUTION: If you are taking medicines for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes or gout, ask a doctor before taking this product.

NOTE: This beneficial medication may cause a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue or stool.

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrink band is missing or broken.

MISCELLANEOUS

A Serious Start over 100 Years AGO Today, we think of how Pepto-Bismol soothes the digestive system after we've overindulged at a meal or eaten unfamiliar foods while traveling. But in its early days, Pepto-Bismol did more than comfort; it actually helped treat a very serious illness. The medicine we now call Pepto-Bismol was originally developed at the start of the 20th century, when high standards of hygiene and sanitation weren't as widespread as today. Looking to cure a frightening disease called "cholera infantum," which struck infants suddenly, causing severe diarrhea and vomiting and sometimes death, a doctor concocted a formula in his home that proved effective against these symptoms. The formula was made from pepsin, bismuth salicylate, zinc salts, salol, and oil of wintergreen, along with a colorant to make it pink, and he called it Mixture Cholera Infantum. (Researchers would later learn that cholera infantum was caused by a bacterial infection, treatable with antibiotics.)

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Dist. By Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati OH 45202

©1999 US Pat. 5,013,560