PEPTO-BISMOL MAX STRENGTH- bismuth subsalicylate liquid 
The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company

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Pepto-Bismol™

Max Strength

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 15 ml Tablespoon)

Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg

Purposes

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Uses

relieves

  • travelers' diarrhea
  • diarrhea
  • upset stomach
  • heartburn
  • indigestion
  • nausea

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
  • for accurate dosing, use dose cup
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 ml) every hour as needed
  • do not exceed 4 doses (8 Tbsp or 120 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 Tbsp contains: sodium 6 mg
  • salicylate 236 mg
  • low sodium
  • sugar free
  • protect from freezing
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water

Dist. by Procter & Gamble,
Cincinnati OH 45202

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Label

NDC 37000-019-01

Pepto∙
BISMOL™
MAX
STRENGTH

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER / ANTIDIARRHEAL

5 SYMPTOM RELIEF
Nausea ∙ Heartburn ∙ Indigestion
Upset Stomach ∙ Diarrhea

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118 mL Bottle Label
PEPTO-BISMOL  MAX STRENGTH
bismuth subsalicylate liquid
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37000-019
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ, BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE1050 mg  in 30 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
D&C RED NO. 22 (UNII: 1678RKX8RT)  
D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
SALICYLIC ACID (UNII: O414PZ4LPZ)  
SODIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: WIQ1H85SYP)  
SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
Product Characteristics
ColorpinkScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorWINTERGREENImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:37000-019-01118 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/31/198910/10/2019
2NDC:37000-019-02236 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/31/198910/10/2019
3NDC:37000-019-03354 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/31/198910/10/2019
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart33503/31/198910/10/2019
Labeler - The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (004238200)

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