Pepto-Bismol: 5 Symptoms Relief – Pink Does More Than You Think

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 4, 2025--

Did you know that 60% of adults in the UK face gastrointestinal (GI) issues* each year? Furthermore, 40% of those affected can experience multiple symptoms during a single occurrence, leading to embarrassment and discomfort. In response to this widespread challenge, we’re excited to share that Pepto-Bismol Oral Suspension, your go-to solution for tummy troubles, is back in the UK, and now available with a new classification change from P to GSL for easier access!

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Pepto-Bismol, with the active ingredient Bismuth Subsalicylate, provides effective relief for five common digestive issues: Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion, Upset Stomach, and Diarrhea. This formulation works by coating the stomach lining and lower gut, soothing irritation and discomfort that often arise from overindulgence in food and drink.

The mechanism of action (MOA) of Bismuth Subsalicylate includes:

Pepto-Bismol is easy to use: recommended dosing is 1 dose (30 mL) every 30-60 minutes as needed, with a maximum of 8 doses in 24 hours. The attached dosing cup ensures accurate measurement for optimal relief.

Call to Action: Encourage your patients not to let digestive issues hold them back. With Pepto-Bismol, they can swiftly return to their daily activities with confidence.

Disclaimer: Pepto-Bismol 17.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension. Active ingredient: Each ml of suspension contains 17.5 mg Bismuth Subsalicylate. One dose of 30 ml contains 525 mg Bismuth Subsalicylate. Indicated in adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over for symptomatic relief of heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach (due to overindulgence in food and drink). Also controls diarrhoea. MAH: Procter & Gamble (Health & Beauty Care) Ltd. The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge. Surrey, KT13 0XP, UK. Supply classification: GSL. Information about this product, including adverse reactions, precautions, contra-indications, and method of use can be found at: https://mhraproducts4853.blob.core.windows.net/docs/64a487d27c6660c75e6ba370a49398fca93bb2a6

Availability: Pepto-Bismol is now available on the shelves of your supermarkets, online and also in pharmacies, making it easier for everyone!

*Pepto-related symptoms: Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion, Upset Stomach and Diarrhea.

About Pepto-Bismol: Pepto-Bismol is a Procter & Gamble brand! Pepto-Bismol provides soothing relief for five different stomach symptoms: nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhoea. For adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older, Pepto-Bismol is currently available in an oral suspension form, in 3 different sizes: 120ml, 240ml and 480ml bottles.

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KOHALA, Hawai‘i--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 15, 2026--

Kuleana Rum Works, the Hawai‘i-based distillery known for its additive-free, award-winning rums, today announced the release of “An Open Letter on Additive-Free Rum,” written by Founder & CEO Steve Jefferson, addressing why rum is now facing the same scrutiny and market shift that reshaped tequila a decade ago.

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Consumers across spirits are demanding more honesty about how products are made. Additive-free labeling has already transformed tequila and is reshaping whiskey and RTDs. Drinkers now expect producers to protect natural flavor instead of masking it, and bartenders increasingly use transparency as a measure of quality. The letter positions rum as the next category entering this accountability cycle, as more consumers begin to question undisclosed sweeteners, flavorings and added color.

Tequila provides the clearest precedent. Producers who embraced additive-free methods helped premiumize the category, while brands relying on undisclosed additives now face growing skepticism. According to the letter, rum is approaching the same turning point. Jefferson explains that Kuleana Rum Works was founded on additive-free principles: growing heirloom Hawaiian kō (sugarcane), fermenting and distilling fresh juice at lower proof to preserve natural character, adding nothing after distillation and holding all blending partners to the same standards. Every rum — whether distilled in Hawai‘i or sourced — is verified additive-free through independent lab testing and supplier documentation.

“Consumer expectations are changing fast across spirits,” said Steve Jefferson, Founder and CEO of Kuleana Rum Works. “People want honesty in what they drink, and they’re rewarding producers who protect natural flavor rather than covering it up. Additive-free isn’t a trend — it’s becoming the standard, and rum is now facing that shift head-on.”

Additional detail in the letter underscores how production choices such as fresh juice fermentation, low-proof distillation and a strict no-additives policy create transparency and flavor integrity that align with what the market is valuing.

About Kuleana Rum Works

Founded on the island of Hawai‘i in 2013, Kuleana Rum Works crafts award-winning, additive-free rums — led by its signature Hawaiian Rum Agricole® — from fresh kō (heirloom Hawaiian sugarcane) grown on its regenerative Kohala farm. Now available in 17 states and Japan, Kuleana Rum Works champions excellence, transparency and community stewardship. Visit kuleanarum.com to learn more.

https://kuleanarum.com/additive-free/