Pepto-Bismol dosage

Age 16 and over: Take 30ml or two tablets. Repeat the dose every 30 minutes to 1 hour as needed. Do not take more than 8 doses in 24 hours.

Pepto-Bismol side effects

Like all medicines, there is the possibility of experiencing side effects when using Pepto-Bismol.

• This product may cause a temporary and harmless darkening of the stool or tongue. If symptoms do not disappear after 3 days or stopping product use - consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Warning: this product contains amaranth (colouring) which may cause allergic reactions including asthma; and aspartame (sweetener) - a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.

Stop using Pepto-Bismol and see your doctor if:

• symptoms are severe or persist for more than 2 days
• diarrhoea is accompanied by fever
• you notice anything unusual or have unexpected side effects
• you accidentally take too many tablets.

Pepto-Bismol ingredients

The active ingredient contained in Pepto-Bismol is Bismuth Subsalicylate.

The tablets also contain: Calcium Carbonate, Mannitol, Povidone, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Amaranth Aluminium Lake (E123), Saccharin Sodium, Peppermint flavour, Vanilla Cream flavour, Aspartame (E951).

The liquid also contains: Aluminium Magnesium Silicate, Methylcellulose, Methyl Salicylate, Sorbic Acid (E200), Benzoic Acid (E210), Salicylic Acid, Saccharin Sodium, Sodium Salicylate, Amaranth (E123), and Purified Water.

Pepto-Bismol warnings

Do not take Pepto-Bismol if you are:

• Under 16 years, due to a possible association between salicylates and Reye's syndrome (a very rare but very serious disease)
• Allergic to salicylates including aspirin or any of the other ingredients
• Taking other salicylates including aspirin
• Pregnant or breastfeeding.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using Pepto-Bismol if you take medicine for:

• thinning the blood (anticoagulants)
• diabetes
• gout.

Do not use Pepto-Bismol if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.