BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (Estomaquil Polvo) Drug Information

Estomaquil Polvo

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

SALICYLIC ACID

CALCIUM CARBONATE

CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

SODIUM BICARBONATE

TARTARIC ACID

MALTODEXTRIN

SILICON DIOXIDE

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each pouch)

Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever / 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 salicylate (including aspirin)
taking other salicylate products

Do not use if you have

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 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 the reach of children. In case of overdose, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately

Directions

Adults & Children 12 yrs and older: Dissolve 2 pouches (1 dose) in 1/2 glass of water. Repeat every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed, to a maximum of 8 doses in a 24-hour period
- use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea
Children under 12 yrs: ask a doctor

Other information

each pouch contains: calcium 210 mg, magnesium 190 mg, sodium 206 mg
avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium bicarbonate, tartaric acid

Distributed By:
PRO-MEX^®
P.O. Box 63-0716
Miami, FL. 33163

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 3.0 g Pouch Carton

ESTOMAQUIL^®