Bismuth Chewable (Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg) tablet, chewable
Active ingredient
Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg (each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Purpose
Antidiarrheal/Antacid
Uses
■ controls diarrhea
■ relieves heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach
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 before use if
you are taking a 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 for more than 2 days
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Directions
■ drink plenty of clear fluids to help revent deydration caused by diarrhea
■ Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed
■ do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
■ use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days
■ Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
■ Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
■ Calcium content per tablet: 73mg
■ save carton for full directions and warnings
■ store at room temperature 15°– 30°C (59°– 86°F)
■ do not use if cellophane unit is torn
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red # 27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide
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