Bismuth Subsalicylate is an over-the-counter medicine (Bismuth). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Stomach Relief Regular Strength, Stomach Relief, Stomach Relief Ultra, Equaline Stomach Relief, Kaopectate, Regular Strength Stomach Relief, 5-Symptom Digestive Relief, Digestive Relief Regular Strength, FEVIA Diarrhea Control, Foster and Thrive Stomach Relief, Pepto Relief, Pepto-Bismol
- Drug class
- Bismuth
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- Unifirst First Aid Corporation, revised September 10, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Purpose Upset stomach reliever / antidiarrheal
What it is used for
Uses releives travelers' diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drin, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg
Do not use
if you have Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Ask a doctor or pharmacist Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning of the blood) diabetes gout arthritis
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse or last for more than 2 days ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
Warnings
Warnings 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 Syndrom, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are: allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) taking other salicylate products
When using this product When using this product, a temporary but harmless darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 5b214128-6980-0f84-e063-6294a90ad8ca.