Overview
- Active ingredient
- Bismuth Subsalicylate
- Established class
- Bismuth
- Chemical structure
- Bismuth
- Route
- Oral
- Label date
- 2024-06-21
Indications and usage
Use(s) relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Purpose
Antidiarrheal/Antacid
Dosage and administration
Directions Chew or dissolve in mouth Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2; 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 not more than 2 days Children under 12 years of age: 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 salicylate products Do not use an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use if fever mucus in the stool Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning of 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 breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use
an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if 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 of 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 ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(s) Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg (each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Inactive ingredients
s acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide
Keep out of reach of children
of children In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.