Bismuth

What it is used for

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

How to take it

• chew or dissolve in mouth

Adults and children over 12 years: 2 tablets (1 dose) every ½ hour or 4 tablets (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea

• 2 tablets (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
• use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

• drink plenty of clear fluids to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

While you are taking it

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

Side effects, and when to stop

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

Who should not take it

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

What to say before you start

• fever
• mucus in the stool

are taking any drug for

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

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keeping it away from children

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Active ingredient

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)