Label: EQUATE BISMUTH STOMACH RELIEF CHEW- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated November 7, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses relieves

    • Traveler's diarrhea
    • Diarrhea
    • Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Nausea
    • Gas
    • Belching
    • Fullness
  • WARNINGS

    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.

  • DO NOT USE

    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 DOCTOR

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • Fever
    • Mucus in the stool
  • ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for

    • Anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
    • Diabetes
    • Gout
    • Arthritis
  • WHEN USING

    When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • Symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
    • Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
    • Diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • OVERDOSAGE

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

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    • Fully chew before swallowing
    • Adults and children 12 years and over:
    • 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour or 4 chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea.
    • 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea).
    • Do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable tablets) 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.
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients: Beeswax, calcium carbonate, carmine, carnauba wax, citric acid, corn starch, corn syrup, dextrin, ethyl acetate, glycerin, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, gum arabic, hydrogenated coconut oil, maltodextrin, natural and artificial flavors, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, sorbitol, soy lecithin, sucrose, titanium dioxide, vegetable oil (coconut and/or canola oil), water.

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    • Each chewable tablet contains: Calcium 50mg
    • Salicylate 123mg
    • Low sodium
    • Store at no greater than 25°C (77°F). Avoid excessive heat (over 40°C).
  • QUESTIONS

    Questions? Call 1-888-287-1915 Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Equate Bismuth Stomach Relief Chew

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE BISMUTH STOMACH RELIEF CHEW 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-219
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize14mm
    FlavorWINTERGREENImprint Code SR
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-219-2424 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/07/2023
    Image of Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00811/07/2023
    Labeler - Walmart (051957769)
    Registrant - Bestco (002149136)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Bestco002149136manufacture(79903-219)