BISMUTH MAXIMUM STRENGTH- bismuth subsalicylate liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE, SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ)

Available from:

Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal relieves - travelers' diarrhea - diarrhea - upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas fullness belching - heartburn - indigestion - nausea - gas - fullness - belching

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

BISMUTH MAXIMUM STRENGTH- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE LIQUID
DOLGENCORP, INC. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 30 ML)
Bismuth subsalicylate 1050 mg
PURPOSE
Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal
USES
relieves
travelers' diarrhea
diarrhea
upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
gas
fullness
belching
WARNINGS
REYE'S SYNDROME: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering
from chicken
pox or flu-like symptoms ahould 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
fever
mucus in the stool
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking any drug for
diabetes
gout
arthritis
anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
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 days
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 CHILDEN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Posion Control
Center (1-800-222-
1222) righy away.
DIRECTIONS
mL = milliliter
shake well before using
measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing
device.
keep dosing cup with product
adults and children 12 years and over
30 mL (1 dose) every 1 hour as needed
do not take more than 4 doses (1