Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets (24 Tablets)

Pepto-Bismol Chewable Peppermint Flavoured Tablets (24 Tablets): are an on-the-go option for those who find it difficult to swallow pills. These tablets provide fast relief for an upset stomach, indigestion and nausea, not to mention, controls common diarrhoea.

Directions:

How to take Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets:

Chew or dissolve in mouth 

Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour as needed 

Do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours 

Use until diarrhoea 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 diarrhoea.

Warnings:

Caution before taking Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets:

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 behaviour 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.

This product contains amaranth which can cause allergic type reactions including asthma. Contains a source of phenylalanine. 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 

Diarrhoea 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.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.

Ingredients:

Each Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablet contains:

The active ingredient Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg, an upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrhoeal. Inactive Ingredients: calcium carbonate, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, red 27 aluminum lake, saccharin sodium, talc.