Bismuth Subsalicylate

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: Do not take if you are

• allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
• taking other salicylate products

  Do not use

• If you have bloody or black stool
• If you have an ulcer or bleeding problem

  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.