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Now available in a great-tasting cherry flavor.

Pepto-Bismol Original Liquid

Relieves stomach discomfort for those who enjoy the original Pepto-Bismol flavor.

A liquid formula with a wintergreen taste that relieves heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Available in 4-, 8-, 12-, and 16-ounce bottles.

Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
(in each 15 ml Tablespoon)
Purpose
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Uses relieves • heartburn • indigestion • upset stomach • nausea • diarrhea

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 or 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
  • 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 ½ to 1 hour as needed
  • Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 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
  • Low sodium
  • Sugar free
  • Salicylate 130 mg
  • Protect from freezing
  • Avoid excessive heat (more than 104°F or 40°C)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
  • Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water

    Questions? 1-800-717-3786

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    Pepto-Bismol Cherry Liquid

    Relieves stomach discomfort with a great-tasting cherry flavor.

    A liquid formula with a cherry taste that relieves heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Available in 8-, 12-, and 16-ounce bottles.

    Drug Facts
    Active Ingredient
    (in each 15 ml Tablespoon)
    Purposes
    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

    Uses relieves • heartburn • indigestion • upset stomach • nausea • diarrhea

    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 or 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
  • 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 ½ to 1 hour as needed
  • Do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 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
  • Low sodium
  • Sugar free
  • Salicylate 118 mg
  • Protect from freezing
  • Avoid excessive heat (more than 104°F or 40°C)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
  • Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water

    Questions? 1-800-717-3786

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    Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength Liquid

    Created for those in need of maximum relief from stomach discomfort in the original Pepto-Bismol flavor.

    A liquid formula with a wintergreen taste that provides relief for symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea. Available in 4-, 8-, and 12-ounce bottles.

    Drug Facts
    Active Ingredient
    (in each 15 ml Tablespoon)
    Purpose
    Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

    Uses relieves • heartburn • indigestion • upset stomach • nausea • diarrhea

    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 or 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
  • 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
  • Low sodium
  • Sugar free
  • Salicylate 236 mg
  • Protect from freezing
  • Avoid excessive heat (more than 104°F or 40°C)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
  • Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water

    Questions? 1-800-717-3786

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