CVS Regular Strength Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg Drug Facts
Active ingredient(in each 30 mL dose cup)
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
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 (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- ▪shake well before use
- ▪only use dose cup provided
- ▪adults and children 12 years and over: (30 mL) 1 dose every 1/2 hour or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler’s diarrhea.
- ▪30 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- ▪do not exceed 8 doses (240 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 30 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
- ▪salicylate 261 mg
- ▪low sodium
- ▪sugar free
- ▪store at room temperature
- ▪protect from freezing
- ▪avoid excessive heat (over 104°F 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