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Equate Bismuth Stomach Relief Chew

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

Standard Dose
Directions Fully chew before swallowing Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour or 4 chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea). Do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable tablets) 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
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Primary Use
Uses relieves Traveler's diarrhea Diarrhea Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: Heartburn Indigestion Nausea Gas Belching Fullness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves Traveler's diarrhea Diarrhea Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: Heartburn Indigestion Nausea Gas Belching Fullness Dosage and administration Directions Fully chew before swallowing Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour or 4 chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea).

Do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable tablets) 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.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves Traveler's diarrhea Diarrhea Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: Heartburn Indigestion Nausea Gas Belching Fullness Dosage and administration Directions Fully chew before swallowing Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour or 4 chewable tablets every hour as needed for diarrhea. 2 chewable tablets every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea). Do not exceed 8 doses (16 chewable tablets) 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 of 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 of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.