BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE- bismuth subsalicylate tablet
Rugby Laboratories Inc.
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Active Ingredient
(in each tablet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal / Upset stomach reliever
Uses
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- controls diarrhea
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- relieves upset stomach due to overindulgence in food or drink
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: Do not take if you are
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- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
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- taking other salicylate products
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Do not use
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- If you have bloody or black stool
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- If you have an ulcer or bleeding problem
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- Fever
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- Mucus in the stool
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- 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
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when using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
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stop use and ask a doctor if
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- symptoms get worse
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- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
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- 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
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- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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- repeat dosage every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
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- do not take more than 8 doses in 24 hours
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- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
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adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
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Each tablet contains: calcium 77 mg, salicylate 102 mg
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- store at 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
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- protect from moisture
Inactive Ingredients
calcium carbonate, D&C red # 27 (Al-lake), dextrose, flavor (cherry), magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sorbitol
Questions or Comments
Call 1-800-645-2158, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm ET, Monday - Friday
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COMPARE TO ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN PEPTO-BISMOL
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0536-4301-07
Rugby
Peptic Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg
30 Chewable Tablets
Rugby Laboratories Inc.