Bismuth Subsalicylate Capsules 262 mg

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal

relieves

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

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 Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are

• allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
• taking other salicylate products

you have

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

• fever
• mucus in the stool

taking any drug for

• anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
• diabetes
• gout
• arthritis

a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

• symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

ask a health professional before use

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

• 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 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

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

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