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Bismuth subsalicylate

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

Standard Dose
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 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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness Dosage and administration 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 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 Warnings and cautions 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 Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness Dosage and administration 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 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 Warnings and cautions 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 Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Monitoring

  • • 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 Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.