Medique® Diotame
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Product Information
Chewable, sugar-free antacid/diarrhea relief. Soothes irritation with a protective coating action without constipating.
- Unit dose, tamper-evident dual layer foil packets
- English and Spanish labeling where possible
Each tablet contains:
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg (each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)
Available in the following package sizes:
*500 (250 x 2's) - Item 22013
100 (50 x 2's) - Item 22033
30 (15 x 2's) - Item 22083 for commissaries
24 (12 x 2's) - Item 22064 for commissaries
*MediBucks Point Value = 60
Also available in a liquid packet, click here.
Drug Facts Information
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each tablet):
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg
(each tablet contains 102 mg salicylate)
Purpose:
Antidiarrheal/antacid
Inactive ingredients
acacia gum, aspartame, calcium carbonate, D&C red #27, dextrates, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, peppermint flavoring, silicon dioxide
Uses
relieves
■ travelers' diarrhea
■ diarrhea
■ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
■ heartburn
■ indigestion
■ nausea
■ gas
■ belching
■ fullness
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
■ bloody or black stool
■ an ulcer
■ a bleeding problem
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ fever
■ mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any drug for
■ anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
■ diabetes
■ gout
■ arthritis
When using this product a temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or stool may occur.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ symptoms get worse or lasts for more than 2 days
■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
■ chew or dissolve in mouth
■ drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration, which may accompany
diarrhea
Adults and children: (12 years and over)
■ chew 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
■ do not exceed 16 tablets in 24 hours
■ use until diarrhea stops, but not more than 2 days
Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor
Other Information
■ Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 1.1 mg per tablet
■ calcium content per tablet: 73 mg
■ store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
Questions? Please contact us at 1-800-634-7680
Medique Products takes great care to ensure that the product you take is completely safe. This website contains current product information as of 3/31/2023 and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have.