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Pink Bismuth

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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

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

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.)

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Pink Bismuth Manufacturers

  • Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
    Pink Bismuth | Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
    No Recall

    Pink Bismuth | 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.
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Pink Bismuth | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    No Recall

    Pink Bismuth | 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

  • Kareway Product, Inc.
    Pink Bismuth | Kareway Product, Inc.
    No Recall

    Pink Bismuth | 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
  • Pink Bismuth | Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
    No Recall

    Pink Bismuth | 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
  • Rugby Laboratories, Inc.
    Pink Bismuth | Rugby Laboratories, Inc.
    No Recall

    Pink Bismuth | 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
  • Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
    Pink Bismuth | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
    No Recall

    Pink Bismuth | 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