Estomax
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tbsp)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg.................................Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Purpose
Purpose
Upset stomich reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
Uses
Relieves
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to over indulgance in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas belching
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 occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reyes's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy allert: 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 doctor before use if you have
- a fever
- mucus in the stool
Ask doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
When using this product, a temporarily, but harmless, darkening of the stooland/or tongue may occur.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea last 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, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
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 hour to 1 hour as needed
- Do not exceed 8 doses (16 tbsp or 240 mL) in 24 hours
- Children under 12 years: consult a doctor
- Drink plenty of water or clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
- each tablespoon contains: sodium 6 mg
- Low sodium
- Sugar free
- Salicylate 130 mg
- Protect from freezing
- Avoid excessive heat (more than 104° F or 40° C)
- Tamper-Evident: Do not use if imprinted cello-band is torn, broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, D&C red #22, D&C red #28, flavor, kaolin, magnesium aluminum silicate, salicylic acid, sodium saccharin, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water, xanthan gum
Questions?
call 1-800-359-3478 M-F 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time
EstomaxBismuth Subsalicylate LIQUID
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