5346 - Cardinal
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves: ■ travelers’ diarrhea ■ diarrhea ■ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: ■ heartburn ■ indigestion ■ nausea ■ gas ■ belching ■ fullness
WARNINGS SECTION
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.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
adults and children 12 years and over:
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- swallow caplets with water, do not chew
Other information
- each caplet contains: salicylate 102 mg
- Store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)
- TAMPER EVIDENT: do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, povidone, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FULL LABELING INFORMATION
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
COMPARE TO PEPTO-BISMOL active ingredient*
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble Inc., the distributor of Pepto-Bismol®.
DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH DUBLIN, OHIO 43017 www.myleader.com 1-800-200-6313 Essential to Care™ since 1979 Product of Mexico