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Bismuth Subsalicylate - Oral

Brand Names

Bismatrol, Bismatrol Extra Strength, Pepto-Bismol, Pepto-Bismol Easy-to-Swallow Caplets, Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength, Bismed, PMS-Bismuth Subsalicylate
Bismuth Subsalicylate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

If you are taking this drug without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For bismuth subsalicylate, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to bismuth subsalicylate or to other salicylates, such as aspirin, including methyl salicylate - oil of wintergreen, or to any of the following medication:

Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as certain foods, sulfites or other preservatives, or dyes.

Diet Make certain your health care professional knows if you are on any special diet, such as a low-sodium or low-sugar diet.

Pregnancy care

The occasional use of bismuth subsalicylate is not likely to cause problems in the fetus or in the newborn baby. However, based on what is known about the use of other salicylates, especially at high doses and for long periods of time, the following information may also apply for bismuth subsalicylate.

Salicylates have not been shown to cause birth defects. However, studies in pets have shown that salicylates may cause birth defects.

There is a risk that regular use of salicylates late in pregnancy may cause unwanted effects on the heart or blood flow in the fetus or in the newborn infant.

Use of salicylates during the last 2 weeks of pregnancy may cause bleeding problems in the fetus before or during delivery or in the newborn infant. Always too much use of salicylates during the last 3 months of pregnancy may increase the length of pregnancy, prolong labor, cause other problems during delivery, or cause severe bleeding in the mother before, during, or after delivery.

Breast-feeding problem

Salicylates pass into the breast milk. Although they have not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies, it is possible that problems may occur if large amounts of salicylates are taken regularly.

Use for Children

The fluid loss causing by diarrhea may result in a severe condition. For this reason, drug for diarrhea must not be given to young children - under 3 years of age without first checking with their family doctor. In older children with diarrhea, drug for diarrhea may be using, but it is also very important that a sufficient amount of liquids be given to replace the fluid lost by the body. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Always children are usually more sensitive to the effects of salicylates, especially if they have a fever or have lost large amounts of body fluid because of vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.

The bismuth in this drug may cause severe constipation in child.

In addition, do not use this drug to treat nausea or vomiting in child or teenagers who have or are recovering from the flu or chickenpox. If nausea or vomiting is present, check with the child's family doctor because this could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome.

Elderly care

The fluid loss causing by diarrhea may result in a severe condition. For this reason, elderly people with diarrhea must not take this drug without first checking with their family doctor. It is also very important that a sufficient amount of liquids be taken to replace the fluid lost by the body. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Always the elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of salicylates. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat. In addition, the bismuth in this drug may cause severe constipation in the elderly.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When taking bismuth subsalicylate it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of bismuth subsalicylate. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: 








  

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