Estomaquil® Polvo
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each pouch)
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever / Antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves:
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:heartburnindigestionnauseagasbelchingfullness
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 or 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 salicylate (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
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
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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately
Directions
- Adults & Children 12 yrs and older: Dissolve 2 pouches (1 dose) in 1/2 glass of water. Repeat every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed, to a maximum of 8 doses in a 24-hour perioduse until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days. If symptoms persist, consult a doctordrink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea
- Children under 12 yrs: ask a doctor
Other information
- each pouch contains: calcium 210 mg, magnesium 190 mg, sodium 206 mg
- avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid
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