Pink Bismuth (Bismuth Subsalicylate Oral Suspension)

Manufacturer
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Effective date
2020-02-11
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:41:17

Label at a glance#

ProductPink Bismuth
Active ingredientBISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

relieves: heartburn indigestion upset stomach nausea diarrhea (Also relieves traveler's diarrhea and gas, belching, and fullness due to overindulgence with food and drink.)

Dosage and administration

shake well before use. 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. children under 12 years: ask a doctor. drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.

Storage and handling

each Tbsp (15 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg low sodium sugar free salicylate 145 mg may not meet USP requirements for pH pink colored, peppermint flavored liquid supplied in the following oral dosage form: NDC 0121-4803-30 (unit dose cups of 30 mL). store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from freezing.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoon)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

relieves:

  • heartburn
  • indigestion
  • upset stomach
  • nausea
  • diarrhea

(Also relieves traveler's diarrhea and gas, belching, and fullness due to overindulgence with food and drink.)

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Reye's syndrome

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are

  • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem
  • bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • fever
  • mucus in the stool

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for

  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • symptoms get worse
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • shake well before use.
  • 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.
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.

Other Information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each Tbsp (15 mL) contains: sodium 5 mg
  • low sodium
  • sugar free
  • salicylate 145 mg
  • may not meet USP requirements for pH
  • pink colored, peppermint flavored liquid supplied in the following oral dosage form: NDC 0121-4803-30 (unit dose cups of 30 mL).
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Protect from freezing.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, methyl salicylate, peppermint flavor, potassium sorbate, purified water, salicylic acid, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin, sodium salicylate, veegum and xanthan gum.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-800-845-8210

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Pharmaceutical
Associates, Inc.

Greenville, SC 29605
www.paipharma.com

R08/09

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Unit Dose Cup Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Delivers 30 mL
NDC 0121-4803-30

P INK
B ISMUTH
(Bismuth Subsalicylate
Oral Suspension)

524 mg/30 mL

SHAKE WELL
FOR INSTITUTIONAL USE ONLY

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
SEE INSERT

A48033001

Principal Display Panel - Unit Dose Cup Label
Principal Display Panel - Unit Dose Cup Label

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
Bismuth SubsalicylateACTIVE INGREDIENT62TEY51RR11
Bismuth SubsalicylateACTIVE MOIETY62TEY51RR11

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0121-48030121-4803-30

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