bismuth subsalicylate 262 MG Oral Tablet
Generic Name: BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
Brand Name: Bismuth
- Substance Name(s):
- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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 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 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 n diarrhea lasts more than 2 days When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive Ingredients acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide
PURPOSE
Purpose Antidiarrheal/Antacid
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep Out of Reach of Children In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
ASK DOCTOR
Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions chew or dissolve in mouth Adults and children over 12 years : 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor drink plenty of clear fluids to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
DO NOT USE
Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
STOP USE
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 n diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredient Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis