Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
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
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
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 dyas.
- 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 immediately.
Directions
- swallow caplets with water, do not chew
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adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets (1 dose) every 1/2 to 4 cpalets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
- 2 cpaltes (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
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other Information
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each caplet contains: salicylate 102 mg
- store in a dry place at 15º - 30º C (59º - 86º F)
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TAMPER EVIDENT: do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, povidone, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
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Compare to the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol® Caplets*
Stomach Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg
Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal
Relievesr 5 symptoms:
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
40 Caplets
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