Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
bismutina
- bismutina
Overview
Uses relieves traveler's diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves traveler's diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching
Dosage & Administration
Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration cause by diarrhea shake well before use adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 tablespoonfuls (30 mL) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablespoonfuls (60 mL) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea 2 tablespoonfuls (30 mL) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablesproonfuls or 240 mL) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
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 there 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, darking of the stool and/or tongue may occur. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse or last for more than two days ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
Purpose
Purpose Upset Stomach Reliever and Antidiarrheal
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Questions
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