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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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
Directions
• fully chew or dissolve in mouth before swallowing
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 chewable tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour to 1 hour or 4 chewable tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 chewable tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour to 1 our as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable tablets) 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 chewable tablet contains:
- calcium 140 mg, magnesium 10 mg
- salicylate 101 mg
- low sodium
- Store at no greater than 77°F. Avoid excessive heat (over 104°F.)
