Bismuth Subsalicylate 1.75 % Oral Suspension
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (per 15 ml)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
Antidiarrheal/Upset stomach reliever
Uses
Relieves
- traveler’s diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
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 ifyou 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 aretaking any drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
When using this producta 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 at 1-800-222-1222.
Directions
- shake well immediately before each use
- adults and children 12 years of age and older : 30 ml or 2 tablespoonful
- for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup
- repeat dose every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed
- do not exceed 8 doses 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
Other information
- each 15mL tablespoon contains:sodium 10 mg
- each 15mL tablespoon contains:salicylate 130 mg
- do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing
- store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate, salicylic acid , simethicone emulsion, sucralose, sucrose, water, xanthan gum
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 355 mL Bottle Label
NDC 63868-339-12
Compare to the active ingredient in Kaopectate ®
Diarrhea Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate, 262 mg
Bismuth Subsalicylate, 262 mg
Antidiarrheal
Upset Stomach Reliever
Effective Diarrhea Relief
Restores Natural Balance
- Vanilla Regular Flavor
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
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Distributed by: C.D.M.A., Inc.
43157 W. Nine Mile
Novi. MI 48376-0995
Question: 248-449-9300
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Chattem Inc., the distributor of Kaopectate ®.