Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
Uses
relieves:
■ travelers’ diarrhea
■ diarrhea
■ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: ■ heartburn ■ indigestion ■ nausea ■ gas ■ belching ■ fullness
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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- an ulcer
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- a bleeding problem
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- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- fever
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- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any drug for
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- anticoagulation (thinning 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 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 at 1-800-222-1222
Directions
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- swallow with water, do not chew
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adults and children 12 years and older: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
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- do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) 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 caplet contains: calcium 27 mg, sodium 3 mg
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- salicylate 99 mg
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- low sodium
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- sugar free
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- store at room temperature.
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Inactive Ingredients
calcium carbonate, crospovidone, D&C Red No. 27, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate.
NDC# 11822-1254-0
Compare to the active ingredient Pepto-Bismol®*
DIGESTIVE RELIEF
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE 262 mg
UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER/ ANTIDIARRHEAL
5 SYMPTOMS RELIEF
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- Heartburn
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- Indigestion
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- Nausea
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- Upset Stomach
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- Diarrhea
40 CAPLETS
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
DISTRIBUTED BY:
RITE AID, 30 HUNTER LANE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
www.riteaid.com
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: If you’re not satisfied, we’ll happily refund your money.
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble Inc., the distributor of Pepto-Bismol®.