Label: STOMACH RELIEF- bismuth subsalicylate tablet

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  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg 

  • Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal 

  • Uses

    relieves:

    • travelers' diarrhea
    • diarrhea
    • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
      • belching
      • indigestion
      • gas
      • fullness
      • heartburn
      • nausea
  • 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:

    • 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

    • fever
    • mucus in the stool 

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    taking any drug for

    • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
    • gout
    • diabetes
    • 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

    • symptoms get worse
    • 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • Directions

    • do not take more than directed
    • swallow with water; do not chew
    • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every ½ to 1 hour as needed. Do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) in 24 hours.
    • do not use for more than 2 days unless directed by a doctor
    • use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    • each caplet contains: calcium 20 mg, salicylate 103 mg
    • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    • avoid excessive heat
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number 
  • Inactive ingredients

    calcium carbonate, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, D&C red #30 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Principal display panel

    Compare to Pepto-Bismol® active ingredient*

    NDC 37808-346-08

    H-E-B®

    Stomach
    Relief

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
    Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal

    Relief of:
    • Heartburn
    • Upset Stomach
    • Indigestion
    • Nausea
    • Diarrhea

    Multi-Symptom Relief

    24 CAPLETS

    actual
    size

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY
    SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed
    by The Procter & Gamble Company, owner of the
    registered trademark Pepto-Bismol®.
    50844 REV0521B34608

    MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR
    H-E-B®, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204

    H-E-B®
    100%
    GUARANTEE
    promise

    If you aren't completely
    pleased with this
    product, we'll be happy 
    to replace it or
    refund your money.
    You have our word on it.

    HEB 44-346

    HEB 44-346

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    STOMACH RELIEF 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37808-346
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ, BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE) BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE262 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: ZK64F7XSTX)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;346
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37808-346-081 in 1 CARTON05/06/2011
    124 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00805/06/2011
    Labeler - H E B (007924756)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.038154464pack(37808-346)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.832867837manufacture(37808-346)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.117025878manufacture(37808-346)
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