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Bismuth

OTC Oral RxCUI 308761
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Established class
Bismuth
Chemical structure
Bismuth
Route
Oral
Label date
2025-12-18

Indications and usage

Uses relieves Traveler's diarrhea Diarrhea Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including Heartburn Indigestion Nausea Gas Belching Fullness

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

Dosage and administration

Directions Fully chew before swallowing Adults and children 12 years abd over: 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour or 4 chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigenstion, nausea). Do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable tablets) 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

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 salicylates products

Do not use

if you have An ulcer A bleeding problem Bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have Fever Mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

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

this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

Overdosage

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

(in each chewable tablet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Inactive ingredients

s: Beeswax, calcium carbonate, carmine, carnauba wax, citric acid, corn starch, corn syrup, dextrin, ethyl acetate, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, glycerin, gum arabic, hydrogenated coconut oil, maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, sorbitol, soy lecithin, soybean oil, sucrose, titanium dioxide, vegetable oil (coconut and/or canola oil), water.

Keep out of reach of children

of children.