Gastro Bismol 262 mg / 15 ml

Indication

For symptomatic relief of indigestion. Treatment of gastric ulcer and traveler's diarrhea. Symptomatic treatment of mild, nonspecific diarrhea.

Ingredients

• Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg per 15 ml (1 tablespoonful)

Direction

Shake well before use. Take 4 times daily before meals and at bedtime. Adults: 2 tablespoonfuls. Children 9–12 years: 1 tablespoonful; 6–9 years: 2 teaspoonfuls; 3–6 years: 1 teaspoonful. Under 3 years: as directed by a physician. The dose may be repeated every 1/2–1 hour if needed, but do not exceed 8 doses per day.

Side effects

• Temporary
• harmless blackening of the tongue and stools
• Constipation
• Ringing in the ears may indicate too much salicylate
• stop use and seek medical advice
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist if any side effect is troublesome or persists
• and stop use if an allergic reaction occurs.

Precautions

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Contains a salicylate: do not use if allergic to aspirin or other salicylates.
• Do not give to children or teenagers who have or are recovering from chickenpox or flu
• like symptoms (risk of Reye's syndrome).
• Do not exceed 8 doses per day
• consult a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than 2 days or is accompanied by high fever or blood in the stool.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if taking anticoagulants
• medicines for diabetes or gout
• or if pregnant or breastfeeding.