MCKESSON BISMUTH- bismuth subsalicylate tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (UNII: 62TEY51RR1) (SALICYLIC ACID - UNII:O414PZ4LPZ, BISMUTH CATION - UNII:ZS9CD1I8YE)

Available from:

McKesson Medical-Surgical

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose antidiarrheal/antacid Uses relieves - traveler's diarrhea - diarrhea - upset stomach reliever due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: • heartburn • indigestion • nausea • gas • belching • fullness Do not use if you have - bloody or black stool - an ulcer - a bleeding problem 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

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

MCKESSON BISMUTH- BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE TABLET, CHEWABLE
MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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MCKESSON BISMUTH TABLETS
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
(each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)
_PURPOSE _antidiarrheal/antacid
_USES_
relieves
traveler's diarrhea
diarrhea
upset stomach reliever due to overindulgence in food and drink,
including: •
heartburn • indigestion • nausea • gas • belching
• fullness
_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
DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE
bloody or black stool
an ulcer
a bleeding problem
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE​
fever
mucus in the stool
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF you are taking any drug for
anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
diabetes
gout
arthritis
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT a temporary and harmless darkening of the
tongue and/or
stool may occur.
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
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, contact
a physician or
poison control center right away (1-800-222-1222).
_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 ever