FDA Label for Cvs Health Stomach Relief Softgel
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Cvs Health Stomach Relief Softgel Product Label
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (In Each Softgel)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
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 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.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
• swallow with water, do not chew
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 softgels every 1/2 hour or 4 softgels every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 softgels every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 16 softgels in 24 hours
• use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor
• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other Information
• each softgel contains: salicylate 102 mg
• store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
• protect from light, heat and moisture
Inactive Ingredients
beeswax, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin, glycerin, light liquid paraffin, povidone, purified water, sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, sorbitol sorbitan solution, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide
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