Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel Bismuth Bismuth
- Principal Display Panel Bismuth Bismuth
Overview
Uses ■ controls diarrhea ■ relieves heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach
Indications & Usage
Uses ■ controls diarrhea ■ relieves heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach
Dosage & Administration
Directions ■ drink plenty of clear fluids to help revent deydration caused by diarrhea ■ Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed ■ do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours ■ use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days ■ Children under 12 years of age: 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 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 ■ bloody or black stool ■ an ulcer ■ a bleeding problem Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ fever ■ mucus in the stool Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a drug for ■ anticoagulation (thinning of 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 ■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs ■ diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Purpose
Purpose Antidiarrheal/Antacid
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have ■ bloody or black stool ■ an ulcer ■ a bleeding problem
When Using
When using this product a temporary but harmless darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ symptoms get worse ■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs ■ diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
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