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Drug Facts



Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg


Purposes

Anti-diarrheal/ Upset stomach reliever


Uses

  • controls diarrhea
  • relieves upset stomach due to overindulgence in food or drink

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 symtoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Do not take if you are

  • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • taking other salicylate products

Do not use

  • if you have bloody or black stool
  • if you have an ulcer or 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

talking 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
  • 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.


Directions

  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • repeat dosage every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
  • do not take more than 8 doses in 24 hours
  • use untill diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

  • each tablet contains: calcium 77 mg, salicylate 102 mg
  • store at 15 to 300C (59 to 860F)
  • protect from moisture

Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, D&C red #27(Al-lake), dextrose, flavor(cherry), magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sorbitol