Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Diarrhea
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PEPTO-BISMOL MAX STR |
| Manufacturer |
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Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antidiarrheal. |
| Generic Name |
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Bismuth subsalicylate 525mg/15mL; sugar-free susp. |
| Also |
• PEPTO-BISMOL
• PEPTO-BISMOL LIQUID
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| Indications |
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Diarrhea. |
| Children |
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<3yrs: not recommended. 3–6yrs: 5mL. 6–9yrs: 10mL. 9–12yrs: 15mL. All: every 60 minutes if needed; max 4 doses daily. |
| Adults |
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30mL every 60 minutes if needed; max 4 doses daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers. |
| Precautions |
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Coagulation disorders. Diabetes. Reye's syndrome. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemics. Antagonizes uricosurics. Salicylism with aspirin. Reduces tetracycline absorption. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Darkened tongue and/or stool. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—12, 30, 48
Caplets—24, 40
Liq—4oz, 8oz, 12oz, pt
Max Str—4oz, 8oz, 12oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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