Label: BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE tablet, film coated

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredient (in each caplet)
    Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose
    Upset stomach reliever and 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 or last more than 2 days
    • 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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

  • Directions

    • swallow caplets with water, do not chew

    adults and children 12 years and over:

    • 2 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 caplets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
    • 2 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
    • do not exceed 8 doses (16 caplets) 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 caplet contains: salicylate 102 mg
    • Store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, povidone, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin.

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    RETAIN THIS CARTON FOR FULL LABELING INFORMATION

    WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    COMPARE TO PEPTO-BISMOL active ingredient*

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

    DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH
    DUBLIN, OHIO 43017
    www.myleader.com
    1-800-200-6313
    Essential to Care™ since 1979
    Product of Mexico

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Leader Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE 
    bismuth subsalicylate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70000-0594
    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
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code V
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70000-0594-11 in 1 CARTON01/03/2022
    124 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00801/03/2022
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (063997360)
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