BISMUTINA- bismuth subsalicylate liquid
Menper Distributors, Inc.
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Active Ingredients
Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg
Purpose
Upset Stomach Reliever and Antidiarrheal
Uses
relieves
- traveler's diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
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 there 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
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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, darking of the stool and/or tongue may occur.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse or last for more than two days
- 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration cause by diarrhea
- shake well before use
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adults and children 12 years of age and over:
- 2 tablespoonfuls (30 mL) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablespoonfuls (60 mL) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea
- 2 tablespoonfuls (30 mL) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
- do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablesproonfuls or 240 mL) in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
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Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, citric acid, FD&C yellow #5, flavor, salicylic acid, sodium citrate, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water, xanthan gum
Questions? call 1-800-560-5223 M-F 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
Menper Distributors, Inc.