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Generic: bismuth subsalicylate View All Brands Bismatrol, Kaopectate, Childrens Kaopectate, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Bismuth Subsalicyclate, Bismarex, Kao-Tin Bismuth Subsalicylate Formula, K-Pek An antidiarrheal - It relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea	To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late) relieves the symptoms of diarrhea, upset stomach, heartburn, acid indigestion, and nausea. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: bleeding problems fever kidney disease liver disease recent vaccination with chickenpox vaccine recent viral illness, such as the flu or chickenpox ulcer an unusual or allergic reaction to bismuth subsalicylate, aspirin, other salicylates or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the label. Swallow whole. Do not crush or chew. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. While this medicine may be used in children as young as 12 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: methotrexate This medicine may also interact with the following medications: aspirin and aspirin- like drugs medicines for diabetes medicines for gout medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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