Bismuth Subsalicylate (Bismuth) Drug Information

Bismuth

Bismuth Subsalicylate

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

BISMUTH CATION

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM

FD&C RED NO. 3

FD&C RED NO. 40

GLYCERIN

MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

SACCHARIN SODIUM

SALICYLIC ACID

SODIUM BENZOATE

SODIUM SALICYLATE

SORBITOL

WATER

Active ingredient (in each tablespoon= 15 mL)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Uses

relieves upset stomach due to overindulgence in food or drink
controls diarrhea

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
if you have an ulcer or bleeding problem

Ask a doctor before use if you have

fever
mucus in the stool
a magnesium-restricted diet
a sodium-restricted diet

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 right away.

Directions

drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
shake well before using
use pre-measured cup for accurate dosing
repeat dosage every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
do not take more than 8 doses in 24 hours
use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
adults & children 12 years and over: 2 tablespoons
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red #3, FD&C Red #40, flavor, glycerin, magnesium aluminum silicate, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium benzoate, sodium saliycylate, sorbitol, water

Store at room temperature. Protect from freezing and excessive heat (over 40^oF or 104^oC)
each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: magnesium 32 mg
each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: sodium 24 mg
each tablespoon (15 mL) contains: total salycylate 159 mg
TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed inner cap seal is broken or missing..

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Bismuth label

Bismuth (Bismuth Subsalicylate) liquid