Label: MEDI-FIRST PEP-T-MED- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
(each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal

Uses

relieves

• traveler's diarrhea
• diarrhea
• upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
• heartburn
  • indigestion
  • nausea
  • gas
  • belching
  • 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:

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

Do not use if you have

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• fever
• mucus in the stool

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

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

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• symptoms get worse or lasts for 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 accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

• chew or dissolve in mouth
• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

Adults and children: (12 years and over)

• chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
• do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
• use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days

Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor

Other information

• phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
• calcium content per tablet: 73 mg
• store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
• tamper-evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients

acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavoring, silicon dioxide

Questions or comments?

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36 Chewable Tablets

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Chewable Tablets

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Pepto Bismol®

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Upset Stomach/Diarrhea Relief • Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg

Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing.

Do not swallow tablets whole.

Tamper Evident