Publix Super Markets, Inc. Chewable Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers’ diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
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
- kidney stones
- a calcium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- chew or dissolve tablets in mouth
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration 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 not more than 2 days
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 265 mg and salicylate 99 mg
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, saccharin sodium