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Pepto-bismol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg; caplets; chew tabs; original- or cherry-flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antidiarrheal.
How Supplied
Chew tabs—12, 30, 48; To-Go chew tabs—12, 24; Caplets—24, 40; Liq—4oz, 8oz, 12oz, 16oz; Ultra—4oz, 8oz, 12oz
Manufacturer
Pepto-bismol Indications
Indications
Diarrhea.
Pepto-bismol Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<12yrs: use children's form. ≥12yrs: 2 chew tabs every 30–60mins as needed. Caplets: take with water; do not chew. 2 caplets every 30mins or 4 caplets every 1hr as needed. Max: 16 chew tabs or caplets per 24hrs. Continue until diarrhea stops up to max 2 days.
Pepto-bismol Contraindications
Contraindications
Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers.
Pepto-bismol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pepto-bismol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Coagulation disorders. Diabetes. Reye's syndrome. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Pepto-bismol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pepto-bismol Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemics. Antagonizes uricosurics. Salicylism with aspirin. Reduces tetracycline absorption.
Pepto-bismol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Darkened tongue and/or stool.
Pepto-bismol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pepto-bismol Note
Not Applicable
Pepto-bismol Patient Counseling
See Literature
Pepto-bismol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg; caplets; chew tabs; original- or cherry-flavor.
How Supplied
Chew tabs—12, 30, 48; To-Go chew tabs—12, 24; Caplets—24, 40; Liq—4oz, 8oz, 12oz, 16oz; Ultra—4oz, 8oz, 12oz
Manufacturer
Pepto-bismol Indications
Indications
Heartburn, acid indigestion, upset or sour stomach.
Pepto-bismol Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<12yrs: use children's form. Caplets: take with water; do not chew. ≥12yrs: 2 chew tabs or caplets every 30–60mins as needed; max 16 chew tabs or caplets per 24hrs.
Pepto-bismol Contraindications
Contraindications
Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers.
Pepto-bismol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Pepto-bismol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Coagulation disorders. Diabetes. Reye's syndrome. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Pepto-bismol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Pepto-bismol Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemics. Antagonizes uricosurics. Salicylism with aspirin. Reduces tetracycline absorption.
Pepto-bismol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Darkened tongue and/or stool.
Pepto-bismol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Pepto-bismol Note
Not Applicable
Pepto-bismol Patient Counseling
See Literature
