Pepto Bismol Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal,16oz

Product Details
Bismuth subsalicylate. 5 Symptom Relief: nausea; hearthburn; indigestion; upset stomach; diarrhea. www.pg.com. www.pepto-bismol.com. Other information: Each 15 ml dose cup contains: magnesium 3 mg, sodium 2 mg. Salicylate 230 mg. Low sodium. Protect from freezing. Avoid excessive heat (over 104 degrees F or 40 degrees C). Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.

Indications
Uses: Relieves travelers diarrhea; diarrhea. Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including heartburn ; indigestion ; nausea; gas; belching ; fullness.

Directions
General directions: Shake well before use. Only use dose cup provided. Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea. Age group directions: Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: 15 ml (1 dose) every 1 hour or 30 ml (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea. 15 ml (1 dose) every 72 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea). Do not exceed 8 doses (120 ml) in 24 hours . Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days. Children Under 12 Years: Ask a doctor.

Ingredients
Active Ingredients: In Each 15 ml Dose Bismuth Subsalicylate (525 mg). Purpose: Upset Stomach Reliever and Antidiarrheal. Inactive Ingredients: Benzoic Acid, D&C Red 22, D&C Red 28, Flavor, Gellan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid, Sucralose, Water.

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.

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