Label: PINK BISMUTH- bismuth subsalicylate liquid

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

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Updated August 29, 2011

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  • Active ingredient (in each 15 ml Tablespoon)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

  • Uses

    relieves

    • heartburn
    • indigestion
    • upset stomach
    • nausea
    • 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 Reyes 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

    • an ulcer
    • a bleeding problem
    • bloody or black stool

    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 reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • shake well before use
    • for accurate dosing, use dose cup
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2Tbsp or 30 ml) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
    • do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 ml) in 24 hours
    • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
    • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • Other information

    • each Tspb contains: sodium 9 mg
    • salicylate 130 mg
    • protect from freezing
    • low sodium
    • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)
    • sugar free
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if printed shrinkband is missing or broken.
  • Inactive ingredients

    propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 40, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium slicylate, sorbic acid, water, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • Package label

    Pink Bismuthimage of bottle label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PINK BISMUTH 
    bismuth subsalicylate liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67510-0505
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE - UNII:62TEY51RR1) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
    METHYLCELLULOSE (100 CPS) (UNII: 4GFU244C4J)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SALICYLIC ACID (UNII: O414PZ4LPZ)  
    SODIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: WIQ1H85SYP)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67510-0505-4120 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC:67510-0505-6177 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33508/29/2011
    Labeler - Kareway Product, Inc. (121840057)
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