For fast relief of heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach and controls diarrhoea.
Therapeutic indications
For fast relief of upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn and nausea.
Controls diarrhoea.
method of administration
Adults and children 16 years and over :
2 tablets
Repeat dose every 1/2 to 1 hour if needed. No more than 16 tablets to be taken in 24 hours.
One adult dose (2 tablets) contains 525mg of Bismuth Subsalicylate
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Pepto-Bismol can be taken before or after meals, on either an empty or full stomach.
For oral use only.
Contraindications
Pepto-Bismol should not be used by patients hypersensitive to Aspirin or other salicylates.
Pepto-Bismol should not be used by patients hypersensitive to any ingredient in the formulation.
Pepto-Bismol should not be used by children under 16 years of age.
Special warnings and precautions for use
Do not take with aspirin or other salicylates
Pepto-Bismol should not be used by those aged under 16 due to a possible association between salicylates and Reye's syndrome, a very rare but very serious disease
Caution should be exercised by patients taking medicines for anti-coagulation (thinning of the blood), diabetes or gout.
Pepto-Bismol should not be used if symptoms are severe or persist for more than 2 days.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Pepto-Bismol contains salicylates therefore care should be exercised if receiving drugs to thin the blood (anticoagulant therapy) or therapy for diabetes or treatment for gout
Pregnancy and lactation
There are no adequate data concerning the use of Pepto-Bismol in pregnant women.
Animal studies are insufficient with respect to effects on pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition and postnatal development. The potential risk for humans is unknown.
Pepto-Bismol should not be used during pregnancy and lactation unless clearly necessary.
