Anti-Diarrheal
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
Uses
relieves:
- indigestion
- nausea
- heartburn
- diarrhea
- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
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
- bloody or black stool
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
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 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.
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 immediately.
Directions
- swallow caplet(s) with water, do not chew
- adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
- do not take more than 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
- each caplet contains: calcium 27 mg, salicylate 102 mg and sodium 2 mg
- very low sodium
- store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C), in a dry place
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C red 27 lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate
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Product distributed by: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404