Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Dosage & Administration
Directions chew or dissolve in mouth Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
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 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 ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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 more than 2 days
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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