Bismuth Subsalicylate

Dosage form

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Labeler

Meijer, Inc.

Label updated

2024-12-20

Retrieved

2026-09-07

Active ingredients

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

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

Do not Use if you have • an ulcer • a bleeding problem • bloody or black stoo

Drug Facts

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.

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

Other Information each softgel contains:salicylate 102 mg • very low sodium • do not exceed 25°C

Inactive ingredients aerosil, beeswax, D&C Red#33, FD&C Yellow-6, gelatin, glycerin, light liquid paraffin, povidone, purified water, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, sorbitol sorbitan solution, soya lecithin, titanium dioxide

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