Uses
relieves
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- travelers' diarrhea
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- diarrhea
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- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
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- heartburn
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- indigestion
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- nausea
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- gas
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- belching
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- 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 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
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- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
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- taking other salicylate products
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
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- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
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- diabetes
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- gout
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- arthritis
Directions
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- swallow with water, do not chew
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- adults and children 12 years and over: 1 caplet (1 dose) every ½ hour or 2 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
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- 1 caplet (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
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- do not exceed 8 doses (8 caplets) in 24 hours
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- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
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- each caplet contains: calcium 54 mg
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- salicylate 199 mg
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- store at room temperature
