Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredient (per 15 mL) | Purposes |
| Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg | Anti-diarrheal Upset stomach reliever |
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses relieves:
- traveler’s diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:heartburnindigestionnauseagasbelchingfullness
Warnings
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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
- a sodium-restricted diet
- fever
- mucus in the stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- shake well immediately before each use
- only use pre-measured dose cup
- adults and children 12 years of age and older:1 dose (30 mL) every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed.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 15 mL dose cup contains: sodium 6 mg and salicylate 135mg
- store at room temperature 20º-25º C (68º-77º F)
Inactive Ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, xanthan gum