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Bismuth subsalicylate - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 79481-0058
Drug Name

Bismuth subsalicylate

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
RxCUI drug identifier 2121072
Application Number M008
Labeler Name Meijer, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
79481-0058-2 2 blister pack in 1 carton (79481-0058-2) / 12 capsule, liquid filled 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) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

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

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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

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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Purpose Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Spl product data elements

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Bismuth Subsalicylate Bismuth Subsalicylate SILICON DIOXIDE SYNTHETIC BEESWAX D&C RED NO. 33 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 GELATIN GLYCERIN PARAFFIN POVIDONE WATER CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM SORBITOL SOLUTION LECITHIN, SOYBEAN TITANIUM DIOXIDE BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE SALICYLIC ACID 854

Package label principal display panel

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Drug Facts

Ask doctor

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Drug Facts 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 stoo

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.

Other safety information

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

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

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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.

Warnings

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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

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