Digestive Discomfort Relief Digestive discomfort can interrupt daily activities, meals, travel, and sleep. These chewable tablets provide fast, targeted relief for common stomach troubles in a simple format that is easy to carry and easy to take. This medicine is designed for adults and children 12 years and older who need quick support for nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, or diarrhea. Each chew contains bismuth subsalicylate, the well-known medicinal ingredient used in Pepto-Bismol chewables, and is available in 24-tablet packs. Ingredients This stomach relief medicine uses one active medicinal ingredient to calm the digestive tract and support relief from several short-term symptoms. The official Pepto-Bismol labeling for chewable tablets identifies bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg in each tablet. Reported inactive ingredients for the chewable format include: Calcium carbonate Flavors Mannitol Magnesium stearate Povidone Saccharin sodium Talc Approved coloring agents Inactive ingredients can vary slightly by market or pack format. Active Ingredients Bismuth subsalicylate: 262 mg per chewable tablet Inactive Ingredients Calcium carbonate, flavors, mannitol, magnesium stearate, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc, and approved coloring agents. How to Use (Pharmacist Guidelines) Take the tablet by chewing it completely or allowing it to dissolve in the mouth before swallowing. This format works well for patients who prefer not to use liquid stomach medicine. Use it at the first sign of digestive upset for best symptom control. Pharmacist guidance for safe use: Use only as directed on the label Follow the age guidance carefully Keep within the daily limit Use short term for occasional symptoms Drink enough fluids if diarrhea is present Stop use and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen Dosage The labeled directions for adults and children 12 years and over are clear and easy to follow. For diarrhea, take 2 tablets every 30 minutes as needed, or 4 tablets every hour. For upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, or discomfort after overindulgence, take 2 tablets every 30 minutes as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses, or 16 tablets, in 24 hours. Do not use for diarrhea for more than 2 days unless advised by a healthcare professional. Children under 12 years should use it only under medical advice. Precautions This medicine contains a salicylate, which is related to aspirin. Patients who are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates should avoid it. It should also be avoided by children and teenagers recovering from viral infections such as flu or chickenpox because of the Reye’s syndrome warning on bismuth subsalicylate labeling. Do not use it for self-treatment of diarrhea if there is fever, blood, or mucus in the stool. These signs need medical evaluation. Patients taking blood thinners or managing other ongoing medical conditions should speak with a healthcare professional before use. Side Effects Most people tolerate this digestive medicine well when they use it for a short time and within labeled directions. The most recognized effects are black stool and a darkened tongue. These changes are temporary and result from the medicine’s bismuth content. Some patients also notice constipation. If ringing in the ears, ongoing vomiting, severe weakness, allergic reaction, or worsening diarrhea appears, stop use and get medical help.
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