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Mckesson bismuth - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 68599-4744
Drug Name

Mckesson bismuth

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, CHEWABLE
RxCUI drug identifier 308761
Application Number M008
Labeler Name McKesson Medical-Surgical
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
68599-4744-7 100 packet in 1 box (68599-4744-7) / 2 tablet, chewable in 1 packet
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient (in each tablet) Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)

Dosage and administration

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Directions chew or dissolve in mouth drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany diarrhea Adults and children: (12 years and over) chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide

Indications and usage

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

Purpose

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Purpose antidiarrheal/antacid

Spl product data elements

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McKesson Bismuth bismuth subsalicylate DEXTRATES MAGNESIUM STEARATE BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE SALICYLIC ACID BISMUTH CATION SILICON DIOXIDE MALTODEXTRIN ACACIA ASPARTAME CALCIUM CARBONATE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE D&C RED NO. 27 RH;046

Package label principal display panel

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NDC 68599-4744-7 McKesson Bismuth Tablets 262 mg Bismuth Suybsalicylate 2 Per Pack | 100 Packs Per Box MFR # 82473 220R Bismuth

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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 if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning of the blood) diabetes gout arthritis

Do not use

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

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Other safety information

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Other information phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1 mg per tablet calcium content per tablet: 73 mg store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C) tamper-evident sealed packets do not use any opened or torn packets

Questions

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Questions or comments? 1-800-777-4908

Stop use

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Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse or lasts 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 and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool 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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