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Cvs Health Stomach Relief Softgel

Generic: Bismuth Subsalicylate

OTC
Bismuth✓ FDA-verified
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Cvs Health Stomach Relief Softgel is a medication that helps relieve symptoms like travelers' diarrhea, upset stomach from eating too much, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, and belching. It works by calming the stomach and reducing discomfort. For adults and children aged 12 and over, the starting dose is 2 softgels every half hour or 4 softgels every hour as needed for diarrhea, but you should not take more than 16 softgels in a day. One important warning is that children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. If you're taking blood-thinning medications, like those for anticoagulation, be sure to consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Uses

  • travelers' diarrhea. diarrhea. upset stomach. heartburn. indigestion. nausea. gas. belching. fullness.
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Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels every 1/2 hour or 4 softgels every hour as needed for diarrhea.
Adults and children 12 years and over: 2 softgels every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed for upset stomach.
Do not exceed 16 softgels in 24 hours.
Use until diarrhea stops but no more than 2 days.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

Temporary darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occurStop use if symptoms get worse or last more than 2 days
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use if allergic to salicylates (including aspirin).
  • Do not use if you have an ulcer or bleeding problem.
  • Consult a doctor if you have fever or mucus in stool.
  • Children and teenagers recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should ask a health professional before use.
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Drug interactions

  • Anticoagulantsincreased bleeding riskCaution
  • Diabetes medicationspotential interactionCaution
  • Gout medicationspotential interactionCaution
  • Arthritis medicationspotential interaction.Caution

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