Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

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

• 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) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• swallow with water, do not chew
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 softgels every ½ hour or 4 softgels every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 softgels every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 softgels) 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 softgel contains: salicylate 99 mg
• very low sodium
• store between 20-25° C (68-77° F)

Questions or comments?

1-800-373-6981 (toll-free)

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #33, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, polyethylene glycol-400, polysorbate 80, povidone, sorbitan, titanium dioxide

Distributed by:
Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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Compare to the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol® LiquicapsTM†

Stomach Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
Soothing Relieves of 5 Symptoms:
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Upset Stomach
• Diarrhea

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