Cardinal Health Stomach Relief Chewables Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Antidiarrheal/upset stomach reliever
(total salicylate 102 mg per tablet)
Uses
relieves
- ▪travelers’ diarrhea
- ▪diarrhea
- ▪upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- ▪heartburn
- ▪indigestion
- ▪nausea
- ▪gas
- ▪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
- ▪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 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
- ▪chew or dissolve tablets in mouth
- ▪drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
- ▪adults and children 12 years and older: 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: salicylate 102 mg
- ▪Do not use if individual blister compartments are torn or open
- ▪Store at room temperature 59°-86°F
Inactive ingredients
flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, red #27 aluminum lake, sorbitol, sucralose
Questions?
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