Label: DIGESTIVE RELIEF- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, film coated

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

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

  • Uses

    relieves:

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    travelers’ diarrhea
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    diarrhea

    upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: ■ heartburn ■ indigestion ■ nausea ■ gas ■ belching ■ 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.

    Do not use if you have

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    an ulcer
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    a bleeding problem
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    bloody or black stool

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    fever
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    mucus in the stool

    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

    When using this product

    a temporary but harmless darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
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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 immediately at 1-800-222-1222

  • Directions

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    swallow with water, do not chew
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    adults and children 12 years and older: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
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    do not exceed 8 doses (16 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 27 mg, sodium 3 mg
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    salicylate 99 mg
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    low sodium
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    sugar free
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    store at room temperature
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    Inactive Ingredients

    calcium carbonate, crospovidone, D&C Red No. 27, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC# 21130-125-40

    Compare to the active ingredient Pepto-Bismol®*

    Digestive Relief

    Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg

    Upset Stomach Reliever/ Antidiarrheal

    5 Symptoms Digestive Relief

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    Heartburn
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    Indigestion
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    Nausea
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    Upset Stomach
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    Diarrhea

    40 CAPLETS

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Procter & Gamble Inc., the distributor of Pepto-Bismol®.

    Digestive Relief Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DIGESTIVE RELIEF 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-125
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M) (UNII: 68401960MK)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINKScoreno score
    ShapeOVAL (Caplet) Size16mm
    FlavorImprint Code RP125
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-125-401 in 1 CARTON10/05/2020
    140 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00810/05/2020
    Labeler - SAFEWAY (009137209)
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