Another on-the-go option in a great cherry flavour for those who find it difficult to swallow pills. Pepto-Bismol chewable tablets with cherry flavour relieve heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea.
Ingredient:
- Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
- Calcium Carbonate 350 mg
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 or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for:
Anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
Diabetes
Gout
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
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:
- Chew or dissolve in mouth.
- Adults: 2 tablets
- Children (10-14 years): 1 tablet
- Children (3-9 years): Use Pepto-Bismol Liquid
- Repeat above dosage every ½ hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
- Use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days
- Children under 3 years: Ask a doctor
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
