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FDA Label for Drx Choice Stomach Relief Regular Strength

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 15 ML DOSE)
    2. PURPOSES
    3. USES
    4. WARNINGS
    5. DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE
    6. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    7. ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
    8. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
    9. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    10. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
    11. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
    12. DIRECTIONS
    13. OTHER INFORMATION
    14. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    15. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
    16. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Drx Choice Stomach Relief Regular Strength Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Raritan Phamaceuticals Inc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient (In Each 15 Ml Dose)



Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg


Purposes



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

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 or 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.


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
  • •only use dose cup provided
  • •adults and children 12 years and over:
  • •15 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour or 30 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler’s diarrhea
  • •15 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
  • •do not exceed 8 doses (120 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

Other Information



  • •each 15 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
  • •salicylate 230 mg
  • •low sodium
  • •sugar free
  • •store at room temperature
  • •protect from freezing
  • •avoid excessive heat (over 104°F or 40°C)

Inactive Ingredients



carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, purified water, salicylic acid, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, xanthan gum


Questions Or Comments?



1-866-467-2748

Do not use if imprinted shrink band is missing or broken.


Principal Display Panel



DRx Choice®

NDC# 68163-707-12

Compare to the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol® Ultra Strength

Ultra strength

Pink bismuth

Bismuth Subsalicylate /

Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal

Original Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavored

Relieves:

Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion, Upset Stomach & Diarrhea

12 FL. OZ. (354 mL)

Manufactured by: Raritan Pharmaceuticals

8 Joanna Court

East Brunswick

NJ 08816

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Co., owner of the registered trademark Pepto-Bismol®.


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