Label: CRANE SAFETY BISMUTH- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg

    (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)

  • Purpose

    Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal

  • Uses

    Temporarily relieves

    • traveler's 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

    • bloody or black stool
    • an ulcer
    • a bleeding problem
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • fever
    • mucus in the stool
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for

    • anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
    • diabetes
    • gout
    • arthritis
  • 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
  • When using this product

    a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur. Stool darkening should not be confused with melena.

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

  • Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children.

    In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately.

  • Directions

    • do not use more than directed
    • chew or crush tablets completely befre swallowing
    • do not swallow tablet whole
    • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
    • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
    • do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours

    Adults and children: (12 years and older) Chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed

    Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

  • Other information

    • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
    • each tablet contains 73mg elemental calcium
    • store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
    • tamper-evident sealed packets
    • do not use any opened or torn packets
  • Inactive ingredients

    acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27, dextrates, flavoring, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Crane Safety Bismuth Label

    Chewable

    Bismuth Tabs

    Upset Stomach/Diarrhea Relief

    CRANE Safety®

    Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 MG

    Chew or Crush Tablets Completely Before Swallowing.

    Do Not Swallow Tablets Whole.

    36 Tablets

    Tamper Evident

    C Bismuth

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CRANE SAFETY BISMUTH 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:73408-406
    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
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK)  
    DEXTRATES (UNII: G263MI44RU)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code RH;046
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:73408-406-206 in 1 BOX01/17/202011/29/2024
    16 in 1 CELLO PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33501/17/202011/29/2024
    Labeler - Crane Safety LLC (080998015)
    Registrant - Unifirst First Aid Corporation (832947092)
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