Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
(each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Purpose
Antidiarrheal/Antacid
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 occurs, 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 salicylate (including asprin)
- taking other salicylate products
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product a temporary, but harmless darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of 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: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea
Other information
Calcium content per tablet: 73mg
- Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1 mg per tablet
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide
Questions?
1-800-327-2704 Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (CDT)