KAO-TIN PEPPERMINT FLAVOR (bismuth subsalicylate) liquid
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tbsp)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
antidiarrheal
upset stomach reliever
Uses
- relieves diarrhea
- relieves upset stomach and nausea associated with it
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
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- shake well before using
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 tablespoonfuls (Tbsp)
- repeat dose every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed
- do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 mL) in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
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each 15 mL tablespoon contains: salicylate 130 mg, sodium 10 mg
- protect from freezing
- avoid excessive heat (over 104F or 40C)
- TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if foil seal under the cap is broken or punctured.
- visit www.info-xtra.com for health information
Inactive ingredients
caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD and C red no. 40, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum
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