Bismuth Chewable
262 mg · Tablet, Chewable
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 Mg
- Made by
- Marc Glassman, Inc.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2016-12-19
Antidiarrheal/Antacid
- Controls diarrhea
- Relieves heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach
Adults and children 12 years and over:: 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed
do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
Full directions ↓- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
- controls diarrhea
- relieves heartburn, indigestion, nausea and upset stomach
From the official label · 2016-12-19 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- if you have
- bloody or black stool
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help revent deydration caused by diarrhea
- Adults and children 12 years and over:
- 2 tablets every ½ to 1 hour or 4 tablets every hour as needed
- do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days
- Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Ask a doctor first if
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first if
- you are taking a drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- symptoms get worse
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other 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 Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a 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 a drug for
- 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
- diarrhea lasts for more than 2 days Pregnancy/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
- a temporary but harmless darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
/Breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from children
In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Antidiarrheal/Antacid
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red # 27 aluminum lake, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavor, silicon dioxide
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Colour dyes
D&C red # 27 aluminum lake
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Aspartame (phenylalanine)
aspartame
People with phenylketonuria (PKU) must avoid phenylalanine.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Details
| Made by | Marc Glassman, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 Mg |
| Strength | 262 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Chewable |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 30 CELLO PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 CELLO PACK |
| NDC | 68998-046 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
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