Pepto-Bismol (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE)
Pepto-Bismol (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Pepto-Bismol; Generic name: BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE; Drug class: Bismuth [EPC].
| Brand name | Pepto-Bismol |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE |
| Drug class | Bismuth [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | ASCLEMED USA INC. |
| Used for | Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness |
| Dosage | Directions • swallow with water, do not chew • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea 2 caplets (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) • do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) 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 diarrh |
| Warnings | 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 ulce |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each caplet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=01b318d2-586d-4953-8f98-addc4e3cd441 |