Label: CVS STOMACH RELIEF- bismuth subsalicylate tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated August 13, 2026

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

    Uses

    relieves

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    traveler’s diarrhea
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    diarrhea
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    upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including
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    heartburn
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    indigestion
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    nausea
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    gas
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    belching
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    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

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    allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
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    taking other salicylate products

    Do not use if you have

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    bloody or black stool
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    an ulcer
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    a bleeding problem

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    fever
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    mucus in the stool

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

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    anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
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    diabetes
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    gout
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    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

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    symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
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    ringing in the ears occurs or loss of hearing occurs
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    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 immediately.1-800-222-1222.

  • Directions

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    chew or dissolve tablets in mouth. Do not swallow tablets whole.
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    adults and children 12 years and older: 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablets (2 dose) every hour as needed for diarrhea
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    2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
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    do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
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    use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
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    children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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    drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • Other information

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    each tablets contains: salicylate 102 mg
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    store at room temperature
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    avoid excessive heat
  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C Red# 27 lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sorbitol, sucralose.

    Questions or comments?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 51316-124-48

    Compare to active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol® Chewables*

    Stomach Relief

    Chewable tablets

    Bismuth subsalicylate, Upset Stomach Reliever / Antidiarrheal

    5- symptom digestive relief

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    Upset stomach,
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    Nausea,
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    Heartburn,
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    Indigestion,
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    Diarrhea
     
    Original flavor

    48 chewable tablets

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF STRIP UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF TAMPERING

    Dist.by

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble Inc., the distributor of PEPTO-BISMOL® Chewables.

    CVS stomach relief bismuth subsalicylate
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS STOMACH RELIEF 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-124
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE, SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    magnesium stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code RP124
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-124-4848 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/06/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00808/06/2021
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)
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