STOMACH RELIEF- bismuth subsalicylate capsule, liquid filled

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Spirit Pharmaceuticals LLC

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal relieves • travelers’ diarrhea • diarrhea • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • gas • belching • fullness • an ulcer • a bleeding problem • bloody or black stool • fever • mucus in the stool you are taking any drug for • anticoagulation (thinning the blood) • diabetes • gout • arthritis

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

STOMACH RELIEF- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
SPIRIT PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
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STOMACH RELIEF
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
_PURPOSE_
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
_USES_
relieves • travelers’ diarrhea • diarrhea • upset stomach due
to overindulgence in food
and drink, including: • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • gas
• belching • fullness
_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
• 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 IF YOU ARE
you are taking any drug for • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
• diabetes • gout •
arthritis
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
• 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 CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away. (1-
800-222-1222)
_DIRECTIONS_
• swallow with water, do not chew • adults and children 12 years
and over: • 2 softgels
(1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 4 softgels (2 doses) every hour as needed
for diarrhea • 2
soft gels (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset
stomach,
heartburn, indigestion, nausea) • do not exceed 8 doses (16
softgels) in 24 hours • use
until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days • children under 12
years