Pepto-Bismol
Purpose of Pepto-Bismol
Pepto-Bismol products are over-the-counter medications used to treat symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea.
Active Ingredients
Pepto-Bismol Original and Cherry liquids: bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg per 30 mL (2 TBSP)
Pepto-Bismoll Max Strength and Cherry Max Strength liquids: bismuth subsalicylate 1050 mg per 30 mL (2 TBSP)
Pepto-Bismol Instacool chewable tablets: bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Pepto-Bismol Cherry chewable tablets: bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Pepto-Bismol caplets: bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Pepto-Bismol Original liquid: benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water
Pepto-Bismol Cherry liquid: benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water
Pepto-Bismol Max Strength liquid: benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water
Pepto-Bismol Cherry Max Strength liquid: benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water
Pepto-Bismol Instacool chewable tablets: calcium carbonate, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, red 27 aluminum lake, saccharin sodium, talc
Pepto-Bismol Cherry chewable tablets: adipic acid, calcium carbonate, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, red 27 aluminum lake, red 40 aluminum lake, saccharin sodium, talc
Pepto-Bismol caplets: calcium carbonate, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate
Pepto-Bismol FDA Warning
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 or 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
- diarrhea 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 Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Pepto-Bismol Original and Cherry Liquids:
- Shake well before use.
- For accurate dosing, use dose cup.
- Adults and children 12 years and over:
- 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every 1/2 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.
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Pepto-Bismol Max Strength and Cherry Max Strength Liquids:
- Shake well before use.
- For accurate dosing, use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP).
For adults and children 12 years and over:
- Take 1 dose (30 mL or 2 TBSP) every 1 hour as needed.
- Use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days.
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Pepto-Bismol Instacool and Cherry chewable tablets:
- Chew or dissolve in mouth.
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
For adults and children 12 years and over:
- Take 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed.
- Do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours.
- Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days.
Pepto-Bismol caplets:
For adults and children 12 years and over:
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
- Take 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed.
- Do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours.
- Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days.
Pediatric Use
Pepto-Bismol liquids, chewable tablets, and caplets: For children under 12 years, ask a doctor.
Other Information About Pepto-Bismol
Pepto-Bismol liquid products:
- Each 30 mL dose cup contains:
- magnesium 25 mg
- sodium 8 mg.
- salicylate 236 mg (261 mg in the Original liquid product)
- This is a low sodium product.
- Protect from freezing.
- Avoid excessive heat (over 104° F or 40° C).
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.
Pepto-Bismol Instacool chewable tablets:
- Each tablet contains 85 mg calcium.
- Sodium is less than 1 mg.
- This product contains 100 mg of salicylate.
- This is a very low sodium product.
- This is a sugar free product.
- Avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C).
Pepto-Bismol Cherry chewable tablets:
- Each tablet contains 140 mg calcium.
- Sodium is less than 1 mg.
- This product contains 99 mg of salicylate.
- This is a very low sodium product.
- This is a sugar free product.
- Avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C).
Pepto-Bismol caplets:
- Each caplet contains:
- calcium 27 mg
- salicylate 99 mg
- This is a very low sodium product.
- Avoid excessive heat (over 104° F or 40° C).
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if inner printed seal on bottle is broken or missing.