PEPTO-BISMOL- bismuth subsalicylate suspension

Pepto-Bismol by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Pepto-Bismol by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose)

Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Uses

relieves

• traveler's diarrhea
• diarrhea
• upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
• heartburn
• indigestion
• nausea
• gas
• belching
• fullness

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 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 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.

Directions

• shake well before use
• only use dose cup provided
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 30 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea
• 30mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (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

Other information

• each 30 mL dose contains: magnesium 3 mg, sodium 4 mg
  • salicylate 261 mg
  • low sodium
  • protect from freezing
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
• TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, gellan gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water

Questions?

1-800-717-3786

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DIST. BY PROCTER & GAMBLE,
CINCINNATI OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 354 mL Bottle Label

P epto

Bismol ®

Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/
Antidiarrheal

5 SYMPTOM

RELIEF

NAUSEA
HEARTBURN
INDIGESTION
UPSET STOMACH
DIARRHEA

12 FL OZ (354 mL)

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

PEPTO-BISMOL 
bismuth subsalicylate suspension

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 37000-438
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ, BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE)	BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE	525 mg  in 30 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)
D&C RED NO. 22 (UNII: 1678RKX8RT)
D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
SALICYLIC ACID (UNII: O414PZ4LPZ)
SODIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: WIQ1H85SYP)
SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
METHYLCELLULOSE (1500 MPA.S) (UNII: P0NTE48364)
GELLAN GUM (HIGH ACYL) (UNII: W1L7G7ROMD)

Product Characteristics
Color	pink	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	WINTERGREEN	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 37000-438-04	118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/01/2018
2	NDC: 37000-438-08	236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/01/2018
3	NDC: 37000-438-12	354 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/01/2018
4	NDC: 37000-438-16	473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/01/2018
5	NDC: 37000-438-24	2 in 1 CELLO PACK	03/01/2018
5		354 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6	NDC: 37000-438-32	2 in 1 CELLO PACK	03/01/2018
6		473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
7	NDC: 37000-438-34	100 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/01/2018

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part335	03/01/2018

Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)