Description
Compare active ingredient to Pepto Bismol®
Chewable, sugar-free antacid/diarrhea relief. Soothes irritation with a protective coating action without constipating.
Temporarily relieves
- travelers' diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
Each tablet contains:
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg (each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Bismuth Subsalicylate 262mg
(each tablet contains 102mg salicylate)
Purpose: Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27, dextrates, flavoring, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide
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
- bloody or black stool
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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
When using this product a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur. Stool darkening should not be confused with melena.
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
■ do not take more than directed
■ chew or dissolve in mouth
■ use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
■ drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea
■ do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
Adults and children: (12 years and older) Chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed.
Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
■ Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1mg per tablet
■ each tablet contains 73mg of elemental calcium
■ store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets