Bismatrol Chewable Tablets
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
(total salicylate 102 mg per tablet)
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
Uses
relieves:
- •diarrhea
- •heartburn
- •indigestion
- •nausea
- •upset stomach associated with these symptoms
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 if you have
- •bloody or black stools
- •an ulcer
- •a bleeding problem
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 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 breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Other information: each tablet contains:
- •chew or dissolve in mouth
- •adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
- •do not take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
- •children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- •drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea.
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, D and C red 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, saccharin sodium.