K-Pec Peppermint
	Drug Facts
	Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tbsp)                                           Purpose Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg.....................................................Antidiarrheal Use • relieves diarrhea 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 syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) • taking other salicylate products Do not use if you have • bloody or black stool • an ulcer • a bleeding problem Ask a doctor before use if you have • fever • mucus in the stool Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for • anticoagulation (thinning the blood) • diabetes • gout • arthritis When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Directions • shake well before using • for accurate dosing, use dose cup • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 mL) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed • do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240mL) in 24 hours • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days • children under 12 years: ask a doctor Other information • each 15 mL tablespoon contains: salicylate 130 mg, sodium 10 mg • protect from freezing • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C) • TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if foil seal under the cap is broken or punctured • Visit www.info-plus.info for health information Inactive ingredients caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum