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Anti-Diarrheal

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
Label updated
2024-11-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Uses

relieves:

  • indigestion
  • nausea
  • heartburn
  • diarrhea
  • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
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

Label information

Do not use if you have

  • bloody or black stool
  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • fever
  • mucus in the stool

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for

  • anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

Label information

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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • swallow caplet(s) with water, do not chew
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
  • do not take more than 8 doses (16 caplets) 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 caplet contains: calcium 27 mg, salicylate 102 mg and sodium 2 mg
  • very low sodium
  • store at 59°-77°F (15°-25°C), in a dry place
Inactive ingredients

calcium carbonate, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C red 27 lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate

Questions or comments?

call toll-free 1-877-507-6516 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM CST)

Label information

Product distributed by: Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 262 mg Caplet Bottle Carton

QUALITY
⋆ GUARANTEED ⋆

Anti-
Diarrheal

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Upset Stomach Reliever/
Anti-diarrheal

  • Relieves the Symptoms
    of Diarrhea

ACTUAL SIZE

24
Caplets

Lil'
Drug Store ®

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 079901b3-393b-44f0-85c9-2d8911f2a42a · Version 3
NDC: 66715-6841