GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR- bismuth subsalicylate liquid 
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

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geri-pectate

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoon=Tbsp)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purposes

antidiarrheal and upset stomach reliever

Uses

  • relieves diarrhea
  • relieves upset stomach and nausea associated with it

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
  • 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 using
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

adults and children 12 years and over

  • take 30 mL= 2 tablespoonfuls (Tbsp)
  • repeat dose every 1/2 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

Other information

  • each 15 mL tablespoon contains: salicylate 130mg, sodium 10 mg
  • protect from freezing
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104F or 40C)
  •   TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if foil seal under cap is missing or broken.
  • visit www.info-xtra.com for health information

Inactive ingredients

caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD and C red no. 40, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

package Label

Geri-pectate peppermint label

GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR 
bismuth subsalicylate liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-396
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ, BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg  in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)  
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SODIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: WIQ1H85SYP)  
SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
PEPPERMINT OIL (UNII: AV092KU4JH)  
Product Characteristics
Colorred (brownish-red) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorPEPPERMINTImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:57896-396-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/01/2011
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC Monograph DrugM00801/01/200006/01/2019
Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp (611196254)
Registrant - GCP Laboratories (965480861)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
GCP LABORATORIES965480861manufacture(57896-396)

Revised: 11/2023
 
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp