MEDIQUE DIOTAME
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bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
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220R Medique DiotameDrug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Antidiarrheal
Uses
for the soothing relief of
- upset stomach
- indigestion
- nausea
- heartburn
- diarrhea
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 if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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
When using this product a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur. Stool darkening should not be confused with melena.
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- chew or dissolve in mouth
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
- do not exceed 16 tablets (4,200mg) in 24 hours
Adults and children: (12 years and older)
Take 2 tablets (525mg) every 1/2 to 1 hour or 4 tablets (1,050mg) every hour as needed
Children under 12 years:
Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
Other information
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
- each tablet contains 73mg elemental calcium
- store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
- tamper-evident sealed packets
- do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive ingredients
aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27, dextrates, flavoring, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7680
220R Medique Diotame Label
Medique®
Diotame
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Indigestion •Upset Stomach •Heartburn
Diarrhea •Nausea
Pull To Open
Chewable Tablets
100 Tablets
(50 x 2)
Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets
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| Marketing Information | |||
| Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date |
| OTC monograph final | part335 | 12/30/2008 | |
| Labeler - Unifirst First Aid Corporation (832947092) |