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Major Bismuth Subsalicylate

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

Standard Dose
DIRECTIONS • chew or dissolve in mouth • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed • do not take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused diarrhea
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
USE(S) relieves: • diarrhea • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Summary

Indications and usage USE(S) relieves: • diarrhea • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • upset stomach associated with these symptoms Dosage and administration DIRECTIONS • chew or dissolve in mouth • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed • do not take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused 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 behaviour 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage USE(S) relieves: • diarrhea • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • upset stomach associated with these symptoms Dosage and administration DIRECTIONS • chew or dissolve in mouth • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed • do not take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused 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 behaviour 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

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 behaviour 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

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
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