Bismatrol

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Bismatrol

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tbsp)
• Purpose
• Bismatrol Uses
• Warnings
  • Do not use if you have
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• Bismatrol Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tbsp)

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal

Bismatrol Uses

relieves:

• diarrhea
• heartburn
• indigestion
• nausea
• upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from children 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 before use if you are

• anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
• diabetes
• gout
• 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  immediately.

Directions

• shake well before use
• for accurate dosing, use dose cup
• adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 tbsp or 30 mL) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 tbsp or 240 mL) 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
  

Bismatrol Other information

• each Tbsp contains: sodium 5 mg, salicylate 130 mg, potassium 15 mg
• protect from freezing
• avoid excessive heat (over 104^oF or 40^oC)
• TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted shrinkband is missing or broken.
  

Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, D and C red 22, D and C red 28, flavor, hydroxy ethyl cellulose, potassium hydroxide, purified water, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, simethicone, xanthan gum.

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Bismatrol

soothing, coating action provides

fast relief for heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach and diarrhea

compare to the active ingredient in pepto-bismol^®