5 Symptom Digestive Relief
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
Uses
relieves
- ▪heartburn
- ▪indigestion
- ▪nausea
- ▪upset stomach
- ▪diarrhea
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 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.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- ▪symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
- ▪ringing in the ears occurs 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.1-800-222-1222.
Directions
- ▪swallow with water, do not chew
- ▪adults and children 12 years and older: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
- ▪do not exceed 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
- ▪sodium 3 mg
- ▪salicylate 99 mg
- ▪low sodium
- ▪sugar free
- ▪avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, crospovidone, D&C red#27 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate.