Label: STOMACH RELIEF- bismuth subsalicylate tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

  • Uses

    relieves:

    • indigestion
    • nausea
    • heartburn
    • diarrhea
    • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
  • 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 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 immediately.

  • Directions

    • Swallow caplet(s) with water, do not chew
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
    • do not take more than 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours
    • use untill diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
    • drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea.
  • Other information

    • each caplet contains: calcium 27 mg, salicylate 102 mg and sodium 2 mg.
    • very low sodium
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.
    • store at room temperature, in a dry place
  • Inactive ingredients

    calcium carbonate, colloidal silicon dioxide, D and C red 27 lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate.

  • PDP

    CVS Health

    Stomach Relief

    Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg

    Upset stomach reliever / Antidiarrheal

    Soothing relief for 5 symptoms:

    Heartburn

    Nausea

    Indigestion

    Diarrhea

    Upset Stomach

    Package contains One bottle

    24 Caplets

    BOX

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOMACH RELIEF 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69842-172
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapecapsuleSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code G172
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69842-172-121 in 1 CARTON03/04/2013
    124 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:69842-172-281 in 1 CARTON08/08/2011
    240 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33508/08/2011
    Labeler - CVS (062312574)
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