PEPTO BISMOL X-STR 350ML

Queensborough Community Pharmacy

Regular price $9.70 CAD

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Created for those in need of extra relief from stomach discomfort—in a great-tasting cherry flavour. A liquid formula with a cherry taste that provides relief for symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhea.

Active Ingredient

  • Bismuth subsalicylate 525 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

  • Shake well before use.
  • For accurate dosing, use dose cup.
  • Adults: 30 mL (2 tablespoons)
  • Children (10-14 years): 15 mL (3 teaspoons)
  • Children (5-9 years): 7.5 mL (1½ teaspoons)
  • Children (3-4 years): 5 mL (1 teaspoon)
  • Repeat above dosage every ½ hour as needed. Do not exceed 4 doses 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.

Inactive Ingredients: benzoic acid, flavour, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, sodium saccharin, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water