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Pepto bismol liquicaps

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Medically Reviewed by Glamora Samuels, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Oct 02, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: bismuth subsalicylate [ biz-muth-sub-sa-liss-i-late ]

Drug class: Antidiarrheals

Availability: Rx and/or otc

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

Brand names: Bismuth subsalicylate, Kaopectate, Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol maximum strength

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

What is Pepto bismol liquicaps?

Pepto Bismol Liquicaps relieves diarrhea, travelers' diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, gas, or upset stomach.

Pepto Bismol Liquicaps may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Pepto Bismol Liquicaps if you have bleeding problems, a stomach ulcer, blood in your stools, or if you are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates.

Using this medicine in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.

How should I use Pepto bismol liquicaps

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid). Measure a dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Pepto Bismol Liquicaps.

Taking more than the recommended dose will not make Pepto Bismol Liquicaps more effective, and may cause serious side effects.

Call your doctor if you still have diarrhea after 2 days of using this medicine.

This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Pepto Bismol Liquicaps.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.

Detailed Bismuth subsalicylate dosage information
Pepto bismol liquicaps Dosage information (more detail)

Before Taking

You should not use Pepto Bismol Liquicaps if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

  • black or bloody stools;

  • stomach ulcer;

  • bleeding problems; or

  • if you are allergic to salicylates such as aspirin, Doan's Extra Strength, Salflex, Tricosal, and others.

Using this medicine in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have or have ever had:

  • mucus in your stools; or

  • if you currently have a fever.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without medical advice.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

What happens if I miss a dose?

Pepto Bismol Liquicaps is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while using Pepto bismol liquicaps?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking other antacids, diarrhea medicine, or taking medicine that may contain a salicylate (such as aspirin, salsalate, magnesium salicylate, choline salicylate, diflunisal, Ecotrin, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others).

Pepto bismol liquicaps side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Pepto Bismol Liquicaps may cause serious side effects. Stop using Pepto Bismol Liquicaps and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting;

  • hearing loss or ringing in your ears;

  • diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days; or

  • worsened stomach symptoms.

Pepto Bismol Liquicaps may cause you to have a black or darkened tongue. This is a harmless side effect.

Common side effects include:

  • constipation; or

  • dark colored stools.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See more: Pepto bismol liquicaps Side Effects

What other drugs will affect Pepto bismol liquicaps?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Pepto Bismol Liquicaps with any other medicines, especially:

  • arthritis medicine;

  • gout medicine;

  • insulin or oral diabetes medications; or

  • a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Pepto Bismol Liquicaps, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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