stomach relief
Western Family Stomach Relief Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)
- Purpose
- stomach relief Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- stomach relief Other information
- Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 15 mL Tablespoon)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever/antidiarrheal
stomach relief Uses
relieves
- travelers’ diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
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)
- 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 right away. (1-800-222-1222)
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
stomach relief Other information
- each Tbsp contains: magnesium 5 mg, potassium 5 mg and sodium 5 mg
- salicylate 123 mg
- protect from freezing
- sugar free
- low sodium
- 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, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, purified water, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, xanthan gum
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Original Strength
Stomach Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
UPSET STOMACH RELIEVER/ANTIDIARRHEAL
Gluten Free
Soothing Relief for 5 Symptoms
UPSET STOMACH
INDIGESTION
NAUSEA
HEARTBURN
DIARRHEA
COMPARE TO PEPTO-BISMOL® Active Ingredient
stomach reliefBismuth subsalicylate LIQUID
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