Pepto-Bismol 5 Symptom Relief Caplet

Pepto Bismol Caplets. When you have stomach troubles, Pepto provides fast digestive relief from nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea. Same relief, unflavored caplets. Pepto-Bismol has got you covered.

Recommended Dosage: Swallow caplet(s) with water. Do not chew. Adults: 2 caplets. Children: 10 to 14 years: 1 caplet, 5 to 9 years: caplet, 3 to 4 years: use Pepto-Bismol liquid. For children under 3 years, consult a physician. Repeat every to 1 hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses in 24 hours. Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea.

Caution: Reye's Syndrome: Do not give to children and teenagers under 18 years of age who have chicken pox, cold or flu symptoms. ASA is reported to be linked to Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Do not use if you are allergic to: salicylates, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), if you have: an ulcer, a bleeding problem, bloody or black stool. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have: fever, mucus in the stool, diabetes, gout, arthritis, take blood thinner, other salicylates such as ASA, are pregnant or breastfeeding. When using this productt: the stools and/or tongue may turn darker - this is temporary, and harmless, do not take within 2 hours of tetracycline antibiotics as their effectiveness may be reduced. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have: symptoms of upset stomach that worsen, come back or last for more than two weeks such as: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, any hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ears, diarrhea that persists for more than 2 days, worsens or that is accompanied by a fever. Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a poison control centre or a healthcare professional right away.