Pink Bismuth Maximum Strength |
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Drug Facts | |
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tbsp) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg....Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal Uses relieves • heartburn • indigestion • upset stomach • nausea • diarrhea 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 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 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 • 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. Directions • shake well before using • for accurate dosing, use dose cup • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 mL) every hour as needed • do not exceed 4 doses (8 Tbsp or 120 mL) in 24 hours • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days • children under 12 years: ask a doctor Other information • each tablespoon contains: sodium 6 mg, salicylate 236 mg • low sodium • sugar free • protect from freezing • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C) • TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted neckband is missing or broken. • Visit www.info-plus.info for health information Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, red 22, red 28, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, simethicone emulsion, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water |
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