Directions
"Shake well before use. Use dose cup or tablespoon (TBSP). Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (30 mL or 2 TBSP) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed Do not exceed 4 doses (120 mL or 8 TBSP) 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."
Ingredients
"Active Ingredient (In each 30 mL Dose Cup): Bismuth Subsalicylate 1050 mg (upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal); Inactive ingredients: benzoic acid, D&C Red No.22, D&C Red No.28, flavor, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylcellulose, saccharin sodium, salicylic acid, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, water Inactive Ingredients: Benzoic Acid, Flavor, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylcellulose, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, Saccharin Sodium, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid, Water"
Indications
Relieves: Travelers’ diarrhea, diarrhea, upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: Heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, fullness.
Safety Warning
"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) or 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 or last more than 2 days, 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."