Stomach Relief
Active ingredient(s)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg (each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Purpose
Antidiarrheal/Antacid
Use(s)
- 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-likesymptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nauseaand vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’ssyndrome, 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
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are taking any 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 more than 2 days
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental 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:
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
- 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) everyhour as needed for diarrhea
- 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upsetstomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
Other information
Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet Calcium content per tablet: 73mg
Do not use if cellophane unit is torn
Storage
Store at room temperature 15°– 30°C (59°– 86°F)
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminumlake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide