Gastrobiz Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg

Active ingredient

Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg (each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)

Purpose

Antidiarrheal/Antacid

Uses

relieves 

upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including:

• travelers’ diarrhea
• 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

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 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 or last more than 2 days
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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.

Directions

• chew or dissolve in mouth
• Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ 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

Other information

• Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
• Each tablet contains: calcium 73mg
• save carton for full directions and warnings
• store at room temperature 15°– 30°C (59°– 86°F)
• avoid excessive heat (over 40°C or 104°F)
• do not use if cellophane unit is torn
• you may report side effects to 1888-952-0050

Inactive ingredients

acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide