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Bismuth (bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Bismuth
  3. Allegiant Health

Generic: bismuth subsalicylate is used for the treatment of Blood Coagulation Disorders Chickenpox Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Dyspepsia Escherichia coli Infections Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Nausea Pregnancy Trimester, Third Stomach Diseases Virus Diseases Helicobacter Infections

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IMPRINT: RH046     SHAPE: round
    COLOR: pink

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Active Ingredient


Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)

Purpose


Antidiarrheal/Antacid

Uses

  • relieves
  • travelers’ diarrhea
  • diarrhea  
  • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink including:  
  • heartburn
  • indigestion
  • nausea
  • gas
  • belching
  • fullness

Warnings


Reyes 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 taking any drug for
  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

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  n diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

When using this product


a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

If pregnant or breast-feeding


ask a health professional before use.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children


In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. 

Directions

  • chew or dissolve in mouth

Adults and children over 12 years : 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea
  • 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
  • do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours 
  • use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea 

Inactive Ingredients


acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide

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