STOMACH RELIEF ORIGINAL 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)

Available from:

AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Good Neighbor Pharmacy) 24385

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal relieves - upset stomach - heartburn - indigestion - diarrhea - nausea

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

STOMACH RELIEF ORIGINAL STRENGTH- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE LIQUID
AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION (GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY) 24385
_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 15 ML, 1 TABLESPOON)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
PURPOS E
Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal
US ES
relieves
upset stomach
heartburn
indigestion
diarrhea
nausea
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:
taking other salicylate products
allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE
an ulcer
a bleeding problem
bloody or black stool
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
a sodium-restricted diet
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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
DIRECTIONS
shake well before using
mL = milliliter; TBSP = tablespoon
use the enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product, or
tablespoon (TBSP)
adults and children 12 years and over
1 dose (30 mL or 2 TBSP) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL or 16 TBSP)