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Bismuth subsalicylate - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69842-799
Drug Name

Bismuth subsalicylate

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
RxCUI drug identifier 2121072
Application Number M008
Labeler Name CVS PHARMACY, INC.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69842-799-12 1 blister pack in 1 carton (69842-799-12) / 12 capsule, gelatin coated in 1 blister pack
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient ( in each softgel) Purpose Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg ................Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients aerosil, beeswax, FD&C Red#33, FD&C Yellow#6, gelatin, glycerin, light liquid paraffin, purified water, soya lecithin, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, sorbitol solution, titanium dioxide

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

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Active ingredient ( in each softgel) Purpose Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg ................Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Bismuth Subsalicylate Bismuth Subsalicylate SILICON DIOXIDE LECITHIN, SOYBEAN YELLOW WAX CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM LIGHT MINERAL OIL GELATIN GLYCERIN D&C RED NO. 33 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 TITANIUM DIOXIDE WATER BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE SALICYLIC ACID 262

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Stomach Relief BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE 262 mg Upset stomach reliever/Antidiarrheal Soothing relief for 5 symptoms: • Heartburn • Indigestion • Upset stomach • Nausea • Diarrhea 12 SOFTGELS image description

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Drug Facts

Ask doctor

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Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool

Ask doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis

Do not use

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Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool

Keep out of reach of children

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

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-888-333-9792

Stop use

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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

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Pregnancy or breast feeding

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

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information each softgel contains: salicylate 102.33 mg very low sodium do not exceed 25°C

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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 stool 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.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API