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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

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
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.

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

symptoms get worse
ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

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Legal Issues

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FDA Safety Alerts

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Manufacturer Warnings

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FDA Labeling Changes

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Uses

relieves:

heartburn
indigestion
upset stomach
nausea
diarrhea

(Also relieves traveler's diarrhea and gas, belching, and fullness due to overindulgence with food and drink.)

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History

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Sources

Pink Bismuth Manufacturers

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

Pink Bismuth | Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

shake well before use. adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2 Tbsp or 30 mL) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 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.

No Recall
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Pink Bismuth | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Adults and Children 12 years and over: 525mg (2 tablets) every 1/2 to 1 hour or 1050mg (4 tablets) every hours as needed. Do not exceed 4200mg (16 tablets) in 24 hours. Use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days. Children under 12 years ask a doctor

No Recall
Kareway Product, Inc.

Pink Bismuth | Kareway Product, Inc.

shake well before use for accurate dosing, use dose cup adults and children 12 years and over: 1 dose (2Tbsp or 30 ml) every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 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

No Recall
Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

Pink Bismuth | Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

shake well before using drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea for accurate dosing, use dose cup adults and children 12 years and over
take 2 TBSP every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 16 TBSP in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

No Recall
Rugby Laboratories, Inc.

Pink Bismuth | Rugby Laboratories, Inc.

shake well before using drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea for accurate dosing, use dose cup adults and children 12 years and over
take 2 TBSP every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 16 TBSP in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

No Recall
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Pink Bismuth | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea Adults and Children 12 years and over: 525mg (2 tablets) every ½ to 1 hour or 1050mg (4 tablets) every hour as needed do not exceed 4200mg (16 tablets) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

No Recall