046 - Bismuth

Active ingredient

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

Purpose

Antidiarrheal/Antacid

Uses

■ controls diarrhea   

■ relieves heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach

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 stool  

■ 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 a 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 for more than 2 days

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Directions

■ drink plenty of clear fluids to help revent deydration caused by diarrhea 

■ Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed

■ do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours  

■ use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days 

■ Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

■ Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet  

■ Calcium content per tablet: 73mg  

■ save carton for full directions and warnings   

■ store at room temperature  15°– 30°C (59°– 86°F)    

■ do not use if cellophane unit is torn

Inactive ingredients

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