Bismuth Subsalicylate — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Bismuth Subsalicylate is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 2 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: TABLET, CHEWABLE, TABLET, CAPSULE. Routes: ORAL.

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Bismuth Subsalicylate (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: TABLET, CHEWABLE, TABLET, CAPSULE.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE, METRONIDAZOLE AND TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
  • HELIDAC

Indications and Usage

relieves travelers’ diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas fullness belching

Dosage and Administration

mL = milliliter shake well before using measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device. keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL (1 dose) every 1/2 hour or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler’s diarrhea 30 mL (1 dose) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

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