FDA Label for Stomach Relief
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- OTHER
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH SOFTGEL)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
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Stomach Relief Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp. 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.
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Drug Facts
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Shield Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Active Ingredient (In Each Softgel)
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal
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
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use if you have
• an ulcer
• a bleeding problem
• bloody or black stool
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• fever
• mucus in the stool
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
• any drug for
• anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
• diabetes
• gout
• arthritis
Otc - When Using
When using this product
• a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Otc - Stop Use
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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults & for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
• swallow with water, do not chew
• adults and children 12 years and over:
• 2 softgels every ½ hour or 4 softgels every hour as needed for diarrhea
• 2 softgels every ½ hour to 1 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (16 softgels) 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 softgel contains: salicylate 99 mg
• very low sodium
• store between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
Questions Or Comments?
1-800-373-6981 (toll-free)
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C red #33, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, polyethylene glycol-400, polysorbate 80, povidone, sorbitan, titanium dioxide
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Compare to the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol® LiquicapsTM†
Stomach Relief
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal
Soothing Relieves of 5 Symptoms:
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Upset Stomach
• Diarrhea
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