STOMACH RELIEF REGULAR 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:

Publix Supermarkets, Inc.

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

STOMACH RELIEF REGULAR STRENGTH- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE LIQUID
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, INC.
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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 30 ML)
Bismuth subsalicylate 525 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) right away.
DIRECTIONS
mL = milliliter
shake well before using
measure only with dosing cup provided. do not use any other dosng
device.
keep dosing cup with product
adults and children 12 years and over
30 mL (1 dose) every 1/2 or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for
diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea
30 mL (1 dose) every 1/2 as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach,
heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL) in 24 hours
use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days