Bismutina

Bismuth subsalicylate · Liquid · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg

Purpose

Purpose Upset Stomach Reliever and Antidiarrheal

Uses

Uses relieves traveler's diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching

Warnings

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 there 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 an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis When using this product, a temporary, but harmless, darking of the stool and/or tongue may occur. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms get worse or last for more than two days ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration cause by diarrhea shake well before use adults and children 12 years of age and over: 2 tablespoonfuls (30 mL) every 1/2 hour or 4 tablespoonfuls (60 mL) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler's diarrhea 2 tablespoonfuls (30 mL) every 1/2 hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea) do not exceed 8 doses (16 tablesproonfuls or 240 mL) in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, citric acid, FD&C yellow #5, flavor, salicylic acid, sodium citrate, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucralose, water, xanthan gum

Questions?

Questions? call 1-800-560-5223 M-F 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Menper Distributors, Inc. (revised Jul 22, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Bismutina NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
53145-475Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/30mL
Liquid
Menper Distributors, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Bismutina used for?

Uses relieves traveler's diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching

Who makes Bismutina?

Bismutina is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Menper Distributors, Inc..