Pepto Bismol
Bismuth subsalicylate · Tablet, Chewable · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL dose) Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Purpose
Purpose Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Warnings
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 and 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 before use if you have fever mucus in the stool Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis 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 or last more than 2 days ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs 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.
Do not use
Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis
When using this product
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions shake well before use only use dose cup provided adults and children 12 years and over: 15 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour or 30 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea 15 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) do not exceed 8 doses (120 mL) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days children under 12 years: ask a doctor drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
Other information each 15 mL dose cup contains: magnesium 3 mg, sodium 2 mg salicylate 230 mg low sodium protect from freezing avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C) TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, gellan gum, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-717-3786
Label text from the FDA structured product label by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (revised Sep 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Bismuth Subsalicylate in 18 products
Pepto Bismol NDC products (18)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76420-490 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet | ASCLEMED USA INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 66715-9723 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 67751-155 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 58933-476 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet | Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 58933-002 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 58933-011 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 58933-013 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/21 Tablet, Chewable | Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 58933-478 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/1 Tablet | Procter & Gamble Manufactura, S. de R.L. de C.V. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 85237-1903 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Select Consumer Group | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-996 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-535 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Capsule, Liquid Filled | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-441 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/15mL Suspension | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-440 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/15mL Suspension | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-963 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69423-966 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/15mL Suspension | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-439 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/30mL Suspension | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 84126-321 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 37000-438 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/30mL Suspension | The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pepto Bismol used for?
Uses relieves travelers' diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Who makes Pepto Bismol?
Pepto Bismol is listed by 7 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including ASCLEMED USA INC., Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc., Procter & Gamble Manufactura S de RL de CV.