WALGREEN- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable

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:

WALGREEN COMPANY

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Anti-diarrheal / upset stomach reliever relieves: Do not use if you have Stop use and ask a doctor if

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

WALGREEN- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE TABLET, CHEWABLE
WALGREEN COMPANY
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WALGREEN SOOTHE BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE CHEWABLE TABLETS
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CHEWABLE TABLET)_
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
_PURPOSE_
Anti-diarrheal / upset stomach reliever
_USES_
relieves:
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_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 salicylates.Do not take if you are:
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DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE
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ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
travelers’ diarrhea
diarrhea
upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
gas
belching
fullness
allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
taking other salicylate products
an ulcer
a bleeding problem
bloody or black stool
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ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking any drug for
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WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the
stool and/or
tongue may occur.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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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 at 1-800-222-1222.
_DIRECTIONS_
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_OTHER INFORMATION_
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_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline, cellulose,
red #27 (Al-lake),
sorbitol, sucralose.
_QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?_
Call 1-866-467-2748
fever
mucus in the stool
anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
diabetes
gout
arthritis
symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
chew or dissolve tablet in mouth
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OVER: 2 tablets every