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nexmed multi symptom stomach relief

Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp
Label updated
2026-08-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each softgel)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever
and anti-diarrheal

Uses

relieves:

  • travelers' diarrhea
  • diarrhea
  • upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
  • heartburn
  • indigestion
  • nausea 
  • gas
  • belching
  • fullness
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

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

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 the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

Label information

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Label information

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

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 right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • swallow with water, do not chew
  • adults and children 12 years and over:
  • 2 softgels every ½ hour or 4 softgels every hour as needed for diarrhea
  • 2 softgels every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
  • do not exceed 8 doses (16 softgels) 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
  • take preferably at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
Other information
  • each softgel contains: salicylate 99 mg
  • very low sodium
  • store between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #33, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, polyethylene glycol-400, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, povidone, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol solution*, titanium dioxide *may contain these ingredients

Questions or comments?

1-800-373-6981

Label information

Distributed by:

nexmed

Holbrook, NY 11741

Principal Display

multi-symptom

stomach relief

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 212ccf1f-faaf-4f77-9722-28713fc42761 · Version 2
NDC: 83059-0093