Target Bismuth Subsalicylate Chewable Tablets 262 mg
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
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
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 the stool
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning 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 or last more than 2 days
- 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 right away (1-800-222-1222).
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
-2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
-2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- chew or dissolve in mouth
- adults and children 12 years and over:
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 140 mg
- salicylate 101 mg
- low sodium
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, povidone, saccharin sodium, talc
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
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