Pepbis
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active Ingredients
- Purpose
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Pepbis Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Inactive Ingredients
- Pepbis Other information
- If pregnant or breast-feeding
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active Ingredients
Bismuth subsalicylate, 262 mg
Purpose
Bismuth subsalicylate - Upset stomach reliever and Antidiarrheal
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Pepbis Uses
- upset stomach
- indigestion
- nausea
- heartburn
- diarrhea
Warnings
Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox, flu symptoms, or flu should NOT use this product. If nausea, vomiting or fever occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye Syndrom, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy Alert: do not take this product if you are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use for diarrhea on children under 3 years of age
Ask a doctor or a pharmacist before use if you are taking prescription medicines for anticoagulation (thinning of the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you are taking this product with other salicylate-containing preparations (such as aspirin) and ringing in the ears occurs. This product contains salicylate.
- diarrhea is accompanied by a high fever or continues for more than 2 days
- other symptoms last more than 2 weeks
Directions
- Shake well before use
- For convenience, use the dosage cup
adults and children 12 yrs and over |
2 Tbsp or 30 mL |
children 9 to under 12 years |
1 Tbsp or 15 mL |
children 6 to under 9 years |
2 tsp or 10 mL |
children 3 to under 6 years |
1 tsp or 5 mL |
children under 3 years |
consult a doctor |
- Repeat above dosage every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed to a maximum of 8 doses in a 24-hour period
Inactive Ingredients
FD and C Red No. 3, FD and C Red No. 40, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, and water
Pepbis Other information
- Do not use if imprinted safety seal around the dosage cup and bottle is broken or missing
- each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg
- each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: salicylate 130 mg
- sugar free
- low in sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104oF or 40oC)
- protect from freezing
- may cause a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue or stool
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
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PepbisBismuth subslicylate SUSPENSION
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