Medique Diotame (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE) tablet, chewable
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
(each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)
Purpose
antidiarrheal/antacid
Uses
relieves
- traveler's diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach reliever 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
Do not use if you have
- bloody or black stool
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
When using this product a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse or lasts more than 2 days
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- chew or dissolve in mouth
- do not swallow tablets whole
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
Adults and children: (12 years and over)
- chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
- do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
Children under 12 years:
ask a doctor
Other information
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
- calcium content per tablet: 73 mg
- store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
- tamper-evident sealed packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, flavoring, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
Medique Diotame Label
Medique®
Diotame
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Chewable Tablets
Upset Stomach/Diarrhea Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets
