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QC Pink Bismuth Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 40-count — NDC 63868-0171-40 package photo

QC Pink Bismuth Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 40-count

by QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION) · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63868-171-40) / 40 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 63868-0171-40
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 63868-171-40 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 63868-171-40
Product NDC 63868-171
11-digit billing NDC 63868017140
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 308760
UNII 62TEY51RR1
UPC 0635515946347
Application # M008
SPL Set ID f69f5164-f227-4527-ac1c-cda213b96b25
Established class (EPC) Bismuth
Chemical class Bismuth
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-04-15
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
GPI-14 47300010000307
GPI class QC Pink Bismuth
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 63868-171-40 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 63868-0171-40. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Bismuth class.

Pharmacologic class Bismuth
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerQUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION)
FDA applicationM008 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code63868
First marketedApr 2019
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio91 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Bismuth subsalicylate is used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, and upset stomach in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Bismuth subsalicylate is in a class of medications called antidiarrheal agents. It works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel, reduces inflammation within the intestine, and may kill the organisms that can cause diarrhea.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's used to relieve diarrhea — including traveler's diarrhea — and upset stomach symptoms that come from overdoing it on food or drink. That includes heartburn, indigestion, nause...
  • What exactly is bismuth subsalicylate used for?
  • A dark or black stool — and sometimes a darkened tongue — is a well-known, harmless side effect of bismuth subsalicylate. It's just the way the medicine reacts in your digestive tr...
  • Why did my stool turn black after taking this? Should I be worried?
📖 Read our full Bismuth Subsalicylate guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color white
ShapeOval
ImprintV
Size17 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII H0G9379FGK
    Calcium carbonate is a white mineral powder used as a filler and buffering agent in medicines. It helps give tablets their bulk and size while neutralizing stomach acid in some formulations.
  • UNII 68401960MK
    Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer made from polyvinylpyrrolidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine dissolves and absorbs into the body.
  • UNII 2LRS185U6K
    D&C Red No. 27 is a synthetic red colorant used in medicines and cosmetics. It gives tablets, capsules, or liquids their red or reddish color so products are visually identifiable.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 7CVR7L4A2D
    A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescalcium carbonate, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate.

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
GNP Pink Bismuth 262 mg 24385-0017-58 Amerisource 40 tablets $0.093 — Availability likely —
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg 70000-0594-01 LEADER/ 24 tablets $0.093 — Availability likely —
Foster and Thrive Stomach Relief 262 mg 70677-1082-01 Strategic 40 tablets $0.093 — Availability likely —
Stomach Relief 262 mg 83324-0060-40 Chain 40 tablets $0.093 — Availability likely —
Walgreen 262 mg 00363-9125-40 WALGREEN 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
up and up 5-symptom digestive relief 262 mg 11673-0122-48 Target 48 tablets — — FDA listed —
up and up 5-symptom digestive relief 262 mg 11673-0125-20 Target 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
5-Symptom Digestive Relief 262 mg 11673-0880-44 TARGET 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Rite Aid Digestive Relief 262 mg 11822-1254-00 RITE 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Digestive Relief 262 mg 21130-0125-40 SAFEWAY 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Kroger Digestive Relief 262 mg 30142-0524-24 KROGER 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Topco Stomach Relief 262 mg 36800-0104-28 Topco 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Stomach Relief 262 mg 37808-0346-08 H 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Equaline Stomach Relief 262 mg 41163-0123-28 UNITED 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
meijer stomach relief 262 mg 41250-0324-40 Meijer 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Stomach reliever 262 mg 42507-0707-28 Hyvee 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Stomach Relief 262 mg 49035-0346-10 Wal-Mart 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Kaopectate 262 mg 55505-0197-07 Kramer 28 tablets — — FDA listed —
POCKET PEPTO Pepto Bismol 262 mg 58933-0017-12 Procter 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Pepto-Bismol 262 mg 58933-0476-01 Procter 2 tablets — — FDA listed —
QC Pink Bismuth 262 mgthis 63868-0171-40 QUALITY 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Stomach Relief 262 mg 63868-0691-40 CHAIN 40 tablets — — Discontinued —
Anti-Diarrheal 262 mg 66715-6841-04 Lil' 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Stomach relief 262 mg 69842-0172-12 CVS 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg 69842-0346-12 CVS 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
AMAZON Digestive Relief 262 mg 72288-0125-40 AMAZON.COM 40 tablets — — FDA listed —
Pepto-Bismol 262 mg 76420-0490-24 ASCLEMED 24 tablets — — FDA listed —
Stomach Relief 262 mg 63868-0622-30 CDMA- 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
Topcare Stomach Relief Original Strength 262 mg 76162-0001-85 TopCo 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
CVS Stomach Relief 262 mg 51316-0124-48 CVS 48 tablets — — FDA listed —
Bismuth 262 mg 69168-0046-69 Allegiant 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Apr 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for QC Pink Bismuth (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Nausea93
Vomiting76
Diarrhoea70
Abdominal Pain60
Pain53
Constipation48
Abdominal Distension43

Age at onset

Adolescent2
Adult39
Elderly48

Reporter sex

604 reports
Male · 44%
Female · 56%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization264
Death125
Disabling39
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 54 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
63868-0171-40 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (63868-171-40) / 40 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE 2019-04-15 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 63868-171-40, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 63868-0171-40, written without dashes as 63868017140. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 63868-0171-40, the first segment (63868) is the labeler code FDA assigned to QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION); the middle segment (0171) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (40) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION). Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
QUALITY CHOICE (CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION) is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🆘 Overdosage 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 30 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 62 words ▾

Directions swallow with water, do not chew adults and children 12 years and older: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days children under 12 years: ask a doctor drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

⚠️ Warnings 200 words ▾

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 an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool 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 or last more than 2 days 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 immediately at 1-800-222-1222

🆘 Overdosage 16 words ▾

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each caplet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 18 words ▾

Inactive Ingredients calcium carbonate, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate.

🎯 Purpose 6 words ▾

Purpose Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.