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Uses described in the label
Uses relieves ▪ travelers’ diarrhea ▪ diarrhea ▪ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: ▪ heartburn ▪ indigestion ▪ nausea ▪ gas ▪ belching ▪ fullness
Purpose
Purposes Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Dosage and administration — label text
Directions • shake well before use • only use dose cup provided • 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 ½ hour 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 • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Warnings
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 or 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 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 children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose) Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Do not use
Do not use if you have ▪ an ulcer ▪ a bleeding problem ▪ bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ fever ▪ mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for ▪ anticoagulation (thinning the blood) ▪ diabetes ▪ gout ▪ arthritis
While using this medicine
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
When to stop use and seek help
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
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Storage and handling
Other information • each 30 mL contains: sodium 10 mg • salicylate 261 mg • low sodium • sugar free • store at room temperature • protect from freezing • avoid excessive heat (over 104°F 40°C)
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