Leader Stomach Relief
Cardinal Health Stomach Relief Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)
- Purposes
- Leader Stomach Relief Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Leader Stomach Relief Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purposes
Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal
Leader Stomach Relief Uses
relieves
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• travelers’ diarrhea -
• diarrhea -
• upset stomach due to overindulgence 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 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
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• allergic to salicylates (including aspirin) -
• taking other salicylate products
Do not use
if you have
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• an ulcer -
• a bleeding problem -
• bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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• fever -
• mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking any drug for
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• anticoagulation (thinning 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
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• diarrhea lasts more than 2 days -
• symptoms get worse -
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
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. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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• 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
Leader Stomach Relief Other information
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• each Tbsp contains: magnesium 5 mg, potassium 5 mg and sodium 6 mg -
• salicylate 127 mg -
• low sodium -
• sugar free -
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) -
• does not meet USP requirements for pH -
• for health information visit www.more-info.info
Inactive ingredients
D&C red #22, D&C red #28, magnesium aluminum silicate, methyl salicylate, methylcellulose, purified water, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Compare to Original Pepto-Bismol® active ingredient
ORIGINAL STRENGTH
Stomach Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
5 Symptom Relief of:
Heartburn – Indigestion – Upset Stomach – Nausea – Diarrhea
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
Leader Stomach ReliefBismuth subsalicylate LIQUID
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