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Generic: bismuth subsalicylate is used for the treatment of Blood Coagulation Disorders Chickenpox Diarrhea Dysentery, Bacillary Dyspepsia Escherichia coli Infections Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Nausea Pregnancy Trimester, Third Stomach Diseases Virus Diseases Helicobacter Infections


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Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)


Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg

Purpose


Antidiarrheal

Uses


relieves
  • travelers' diarrhea      
  • diarrhea

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • fever
  • mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are


taking any drug for
  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • gout
  • diabetes
  • arthritis 

When using this product


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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms get worse
  • 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
  • swallow with water; do not chew
  • adults and children 12 years and over: 1 caplet every 1/2 hour or 2 caplets every hour as needed
  • do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours
  • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor 

Other Information

  • each caplet contains: calcium 45 mg, salicylate 206 mg, sodium 3 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • avoid excessive heat
  • use by expiration date on package

Inactive Ingredients


calcium carbonate, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, D&C red #30 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

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Compare to the active ingredient in Pepto® Diarrhea*

MAXIMUM STRENGTHAnti-Diarrheal Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mgAnti-DiarrhealRelieves Diarrhea

Actual Size

525 mg EACH

24 CAPLETS

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOTUSE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEALUNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

*This product is not manufactured or distributed byThe Procter & Gamble Company, owner of the registeredtrademark Pepto® Diarrhea. 

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