Label: PEPTIC RELIEF ORIGINAL STRENGTH- bismuth subsalicylate liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)

    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • Purposes

    Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal

  • Uses

    relieves

    • travelers’ diarrhea
    • 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

    • 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)
    • diabetes
    • gout
    • 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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

    • shake well before use
    • for accurate dosing, use dose cup
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 mL) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
    • do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 mL) 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
  • Other information

    • each Tbsp contains: magnesium 5 mg, potassium 5 mg and sodium 5 mg
    • salicylate 123 mg
    • protect from freezing
    • sugar free
    • low sodium
    • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
    • does not meet USP requirements for pH
    • for health information visit www.more-info.info
  • Inactive ingredients

    D&C red #22, D&C red #28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, purified water, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

    Additional barcode labeling by:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Tulsa, Oklahoma        74146

  • Principal Display Panel

    Original Strength

    Stomach Relief

    Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg

    Antidiarrheal/Upset Stomach Reliever

    Protective Coating Action

    Soothing Relief for 5 Symptoms:

    • Upset Stomach
    • Indigestion
    • Heartburn
    • Nausea
    • Diarrhea

    Compare to active ingredient of Pepto-Bismol®

    NDC 54868-2898-0
    237 mL
    Stomach Relief Label

    Stomach Relief Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PEPTIC RELIEF  ORIGINAL STRENGTH
    bismuth subsalicylate liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54868-2898(NDC:0113-0302)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE) BISMUTH CATION262 mg  in 15 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    D&C RED NO. 22 (UNII: 1678RKX8RT)  
    D&C RED NO. 28 (UNII: 767IP0Y5NH)  
    MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SALICYLIC ACID (UNII: O414PZ4LPZ)  
    SODIUM SALICYLATE (UNII: WIQ1H85SYP)  
    SORBIC ACID (UNII: X045WJ989B)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPINK (viscous) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54868-2898-0237 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33512/11/2008
    Labeler - Physicians Total Care, Inc. (194123980)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.194123980relabel(54868-2898)
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