Medi-First® Pep-T-Med

Active ingredient (in each tablet): Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
(each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Purpose: Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal

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Inactive ingredients*
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27, dextrates, flavoring, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

Temporarily relieves
■ travelers' diarrhea
■ diarrhea
■ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including
    ■ heartburn
    ■ indigestion
    ■ nausea
    ■ gas
    ■ belching
    ■ fullness

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.

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Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are:
■ allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
■ taking other salicylate products

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Do not use if you have
■ bloody or black stool
■ an ulcer
■ a bleeding problem

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Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ fever
■ mucus in the stool

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for
■ anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
■ diabetes
■ gout
■ arthritis

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Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ symptoms get worse
■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

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When using this product a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur. Stool darkening should not be confused with melena.

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Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

■ do not use more than directed
■ chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing
■ do not swallow tablets whole
■ use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
■ drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
■ do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours

Adults and children: (12 years and older) Chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed.

Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

■ Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
■ each tablet contains 73mg of elemental calcium
■ store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets