The Pepto Bismol Extra Strength Caplets for Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion, Upset Stomach, and Diarrhea Relief, Original Flavor are fast-acting multi-symptom relief caplets designed to help with common stomach upsets for adults and older children.
Key benefits
- Quick multi-symptom relief for nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea.
- Extra strength formulation provides 2X strength per caplet compared with original Pepto Bismol caplets.
- Trusted, century-long brand legacy for upset stomach relief.
- Simple one-caplet dose when symptoms occur, with clear daily limits to help manage use safely.
- Designed for fast calming of the stomach to support comfort during overindulgence in food and drink.
Ingredients and what they do
- Calcium Carbonate – provides buffering action to help with indigestion and heartburn relief.
- D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake – a coloring agent used in tablet formulation.
- Magnesium Stearate – a lubricant that aids in tablet manufacturing and ingestion.
- Mannitol – a sugar alcohol used as a filler and sweetener in caplets.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose – a bulking agent that helps maintain tablet structure.
- Polysorbate 80 – an emulsifier that improves texture and mixability.
- Povidone – a binder that helps caplets hold together during manufacturing.
- Sili con Dioxide – anti-caking agent to keep tablets free-flowing.
- Sodium Starch Glycolate – a disintegrant that helps caplets break apart in the stomach for faster relief.
Usage tips and suitability
- Swallow caplet with water. Do not chew.
- Adults: 1 caplet. Children 10–14 years: use 262 mg caplet or Pepto-Bismol chewables. Children 9 years and younger: use Pepto-Bismol liquid. For under 3 years, consult a physician.
- Repeat every ½ to 1 hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours. Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days.
- Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
- Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use if you have a history of a bad reaction to bismuth salts or aspirin-containing products, or if you are taking other medications without medical advice.
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Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always read and follow the product label. Consult a healthcare professional if you have any health concerns.
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