Pepto-Bismol

Generic name:bismuth subsalicylate [ BIZ-muth-sub-sa-LISS-i-late ]
Brand names: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, ... show all 10 brands Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth, Soothe Caplets
Drug class:Antidiarrheals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Pepto-Bismol?

Pepto-Bismol is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, gas, or upset stomach.

Pepto-Bismol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Pepto-Bismol if you have bleeding problems, a stomach ulcer, blood in your stools, or if you are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chickenpox.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Pepto-Bismol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• black or bloody stools;

• a stomach ulcer (unless your doctor has prescribed Pepto-Bismol as part of modified bismuth-containing quadruple therapy);