Regular Strength Pink Bismuth (Bismuth subsalicylate) suspension
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose)
Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- travelers’ diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach 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 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 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 or last 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- shake well before use
- only use dose cup provided
- adults and children 12 years and over:(30 mL) 1 dose every 1/2 or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler’s diarrhea
- 30 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- do not exceed 8 doses (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 30 mL contains:sodium 10 mg
- salicylate 261 mg
- low sodium
- sugar free
- store at room temperature
- protect from freezing
- avoid excessive heat (over 104°F 40°C)
Inactive ingredients
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, purified water, salicylic acid, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
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Do not use if imprinted shrink band is missing or broken.
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*Compare to the active ingredient Pepto-Bismol® Regular Strength
Regular Strength
Pink Bismuth
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
Relieves nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea
ORIGINAL FLAVOR
4 FL. OZ. (118 mL)
Manufactured by:
Raritan Pharmaceuticals
8 Joanna Court
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SHRINK BAND IS MISSING OR BROKEN.
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Procter & Gamble, distributor of Pepto-Bismol ®Regular Strength.
Package Label for 118 mL
Package Label for 354 mL
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