Bismuth Subsalicylate (Bismatrol) Drug Information

Bismatrol

Bismuth Subsalicylate

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

BISMUTH CATION

BENZOIC ACID

D&C RED NO. 22

D&C RED NO. 28

HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 CPS AT 1%)

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

WATER

SACCHARIN SODIUM

SALICYLIC ACID

DIMETHICONE

XANTHAN GUM

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tbsp)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Uses

relieves:

diarrhea
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from children 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 before use if you are

taking any drug for
anticoagulation (thinning of 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 immediately.

Directions

shake well before use
for accurate dosing, use dose cup
adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 tbsp or 30 mL) every 1/2 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
drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

Other information

each Tbsp contains: sodium 5 mg, salicylate 130 mg, potassium 15 mg
protect from freezing
avoid excessive heat (over 104^oF or 40^oC)
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, D and C red 22, D and C red 28, flavor, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, potassium hydroxide, purified water, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, simethicone, xanthan gum.

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