geri-pectate
Warnings
What may interact with Bismuth Subsalicylate?
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 medicines
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines for gout
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Bismuth Subsalicylate?
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
What should I watch for while using Bismuth Subsalicylate?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not treat diarrhea for more than 2 days without talking to your doctor or health care professional. Call your doctor or health care professional as soon as you can if you get a fever, or nausea and vomiting. These could be symptoms of a more serious illness.
Drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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