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Composition

Susp/Syp: Per 5 ml: Bismuth subsalicylate 88 mg. Tab: Bismuth subsalicylate 265 mg.

Indications & Dosage

Diarrhoea, heartburn, upset stomach and indigestion: Tab/syp/susp: Adult & Children above 12 yrs: 2 tab or 30ml. Children 3-6 yr: 1 tsp; 6-9yr:2 tsp; 9-12 yr:1 tab or 15ml. T repeate after 1/2-1 hr, if needed, up to max 8 doses in 24 hr.

Contraindications

Infections, chicken pox, influenza

Precautions

Avoid sunlight contact, diabetes, allergies and renal impairment.

Pregnancy

Not rated.

Lactation

Caution advised or effect undetermined.

Side Effects

Numbness, mental disturbance, slurred speech, vomiting, nausea, darkening of stool and tongue.