TopCare Stomach Relief Ultra Strength Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL dose)
Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- •travelers’ diarrhea
- •diarrhea
- •upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- •heartburn
- •indigestion
- •nausea
- •gas
- •belching
- •fullness
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 or 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 right away at (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- •shake well before use
- •Only use dose cup provided
- •adults and children 12 years and over: 15 mL (1 dose) every 1/2 or 30 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler’s diarrhea.
- •15 mL (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- •do not exceed 8 doses (120 mL) 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
Other information
- •each 15 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
- •salicylate 230 mg
- •low sodium
- •sugar free
- •store at room temperature
- •protect from freezing
- •avoid excessive heat (over than 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, purified water, salicylic acid, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, xanthan gum