regular strength
Bismuth subsalicylate · Tablet, Chewable · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 30 mL dose) Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Purpose
Purposes Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal
Uses
Uses relieves ▪ travelers’ diarrhea ▪ diarrhea ▪ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: ▪ heartburn ▪ indigestion ▪ nausea ▪ gas ▪ belching ▪ fullness
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 or 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 ▪ 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, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ symptoms get worse or last 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 out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Do not use
Do not use if you have ▪ an ulcer ▪ a bleeding problem ▪ bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ fever ▪ mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
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
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ symptoms get worse or last more than 2 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
Directions
• shake well before use
• only use dose cup provided
• adults and children 12 years and over: (30 mL) 1 dose every 1/2 or 60 mL (2 doses) every hour as needed for diarrhea/traveler’s diarrhea
• 30 mL (1 dose) every ½ hour as needed for overindulgence (upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion, nausea)
• do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL) in 24 hours
• use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor
• drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other information
Other information
• each 30 mL contains: sodium 10 mg
• salicylate 261 mg
• low sodium
• sugar free
• store at room temperature
• protect from freezing
• avoid excessive heat (over 104°F 40°C)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C Red No. 22, D&C Red No. 28, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, purified water, salicylic acid, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748 Do not use if imprinted shrink band is missing or broken.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc (revised Sep 9, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Calcium Carbonate in 4 products
- Bismuth Subsalicylate in 2 products
- Aspirin in 1 product
regular strength NDC products (7)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71399-9939 | Calcium Carbonate 500 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | AKRON PHARMA INC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 69842-766 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/30mL Suspension | CVS PHARMACY, INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41226-011 | Aspirin 325 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | Kroger | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68998-101 | Calcium Carbonate 500 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | MARC GLASSMAN, INC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68163-100 | Calcium Carbonate 500 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 68163-706 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/30mL Suspension | Raritan Pharmaceuticals Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 21130-501 | Calcium Carbonate 500 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | SAFEWAY | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is regular strength used for?
Uses relieves ▪ travelers’ diarrhea ▪ diarrhea ▪ upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: ▪ heartburn ▪ indigestion ▪ nausea ▪ gas ▪ belching ▪ fullness
Who makes regular strength?
regular strength is listed by 7 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including AKRON PHARMA INC, CVS PHARMACY, INC., Kroger, MARC GLASSMAN, INC..