Pepto Bismol Chewable Tablets Pack of 12

Pepto Bismol 262.5mg Chewable Tablets 12 Pack are formulated to provide fast and effective relief for adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over. The active ingredient, Bismuth Subsalicylate, works to soothe the stomach and intestinal lining, helping to calm a range of symptoms from overindulgence in food and drink to general stomach upset. Keep a pack handy for when indigestion & heartburn strike, or to help manage episodes of diarrhoea and nausea.

Why Choose Pepto Bismol Chewable Tablets?

• Multi-Symptom Relief: Addresses five key digestive issues – heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, and diarrhoea.
• Convenient & Portable: Chewable form makes it ideal for use at home or while travelling, without the need for water.
• Fast-Acting Formula: Designed to provide rapid relief, helping you get back to feeling comfortable sooner.

Weldricks Pharmacy offers Pepto Bismol Tablets 12 Pack with convenient UK delivery options, including free delivery on orders over £40, ensuring you have effective relief when you need it most.

How to take Pepto Bismol 262.5mg Chewable Tablets

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• For adults and children 16 years and over only: Chew or dissolve two tablets (one dose) in your mouth.
• Repeat the dose every 30-60 minutes if needed.
• Do not take more than 16 tablets (8 doses) in 24 hours.

If used for longer than 2 days or at higher doses than recommended there is an increased possibility of severe side effects.

If you have diarrhoea, it is important to prevent or treat dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids or taking oral rehydration products, especially if you are frail or elderly.

Do not exceed the stated dose or use after the expiry date stated on the side of the pack.

If you forget to take, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Stop using and see your doctor if:

• Symptoms are severe or get worse.
• Symptoms last more than 2 days.
• You experience ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
• You notice anything unusual or have unexpected side effects.
• You accidentally take too many tablets.

Important Warnings and Precautions for Pepto Bismol 262.5mg Chewable Tablets

Do not take this medicine if you:

• Are allergic to bismuth subsalicylate, salicylates (including aspirin), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 of the PIL).
• Are taking other salicylates, including aspirin.
• Have a stomach ulcer.
• Have an increased risk of bleeding.
• Have a bloody or black stool.
• Are under the age of 16 years due to a possible association between salicylates and Reye's syndrome (a very rare but serious disease).
• Are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Pepto Bismol should not be used by children under 16 years, especially those who have or are recovering from a viral infection such as chicken pox or flu, due to a possible association between salicylates and Reye's syndrome (a very rare but serious disease).

Do not use and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Pepto Bismol if you:

• Have fever.
• Have mucus in your stools.
• Have a blood clotting disorder or gout.
• Are taking medicines for thinning blood (anticoagulants), diabetes, gout, arthritis (such as methotrexate) or tetracycline antibiotics.

Children and adolescents: This medicine should not be used by those under the age of 16 years.

Other medicines and Pepto-Bismol Chewable Tablets: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, before using Pepto-Bismol. Especially if you are taking medicines for:

• Anticoagulation/thinning of the blood (medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin).
• Gout.
• Diabetes.
• Arthritis.
• Tetracycline antibiotics.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Pepto-Bismol should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines: No effect on the ability to drive or use of machinery has been observed.

Important ingredient information:

• Sodium: This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
• Aspartame: This medicine contains 0.75 mg aspartame in each tablet. Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine. It may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine builds up because the body cannot remove it properly.
• Amaranth: May cause allergic reactions. Product contains the colouring E 123, which may cause allergic reactions including asthma.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. This medicine may cause temporary harmless gastrointestinal effects, such as:

• Darkening of the stool (affects more than 1 in 10 people), and/or
• Darkening of the tongue (affects more than 1 in 100 people).

If these symptoms do not disappear after 3 days of stopping product use, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients in Pepto Bismol 262.5mg Chewable Tablets

• Active substance: Bismuth subsalicylate (262.5 mg in each tablet).
• Other ingredients: Mannitol, calcium carbonate, povidone, magnesium stearate, talc, peppermint flavour, saccharin sodium, aspartame (E951), amaranth aluminium lake (E123), vanilla cream flavour.