Gastro-Bismol 240ml/BTL(2027)

Content: Bismuth subsalicylate.

Indications/Uses:
Treatment of indigestion occurring after food or alcohol ingestion. Treatment of diarrhea and controlling associated complaints eg, cramping, heartburn, nausea and stomach upset when administered following the occurrence of diarrhea, a significant reduction in the number of unformed stools. Treatment and prevention of traveler's diarrhea. Treatment of acute or chronic diarrhea of childhood. Bismuth subsalicylate alone has been effective in the treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. Bismuth subsalicylate in combination with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or antimicrobial use is effective in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori-associated active duodenal ulcer disease.

Dosage/Direction for Use:
Gastro-Bismol: Adults: Treatment of Diarrhea Including Traveler's Diarrhea: 30 mL (1 tab) every 30 min to 1 hr up to a maximum of 8 doses daily and continued for 2 days.
Treatment of Gastritis: 30 mL (1 tab) 4 times daily for 3 weeks effective in treating H. pylori-associated gastritis.
Treatment of H. pylori Infections: Bismuth salicylate 524 mg twice daily with 2 antibiotics (eg, amoxicillin 1 g, metronidazole 500 mg, clarithromycin 500 mg) twice daily and proton-pump inhibitor (eg, omeprazole 200 mg) twice daily, with treatment duration of 10-14 days.
Treatment of Indigestion (Stomach upset, Nausea and Other Symptoms of Dyspepsia): 30 mL (1 tablet) every 30 min to 1 hr up to a maximum of 8 doses.
Treatment of Peptic Ulcer: 30 mL (1 tablet) 3 times daily.
Children 9-12 years: For Treatment of Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Upset: Use 15 mL; 6-9 years: Use 10 mL; 3-6 years: Use 5 mL. All doses may be repeated every 30 min to 1 hr up to a maximum of 8 doses in a 24-hr period.
Acute Diarrhea of Childhood: Children 4-6 months: 100 mg/kg/day.
Sachet: Adults: 1-2 sachets four times daily before meals and at bedtime. Children 9-12 years: 1 sachet four times daily before meals and at bedtime, 6-9 years: 10 mL four times daily before meals and at bedtime, 3-6 years 5 mL four times daily before meals and at bedtime, under 3 years as directed by physicians.
Gastro-Bismol L: Recommended Dose: Adults: 1 tablet twice daily. Children 9-12 years: ½ tablet twice daily. Dose may be repeated every 1 hr if needed but a maximum of 4 doses/day (4.2 g) should not be exceeded.
Anti-Ulcer Regimen: OBMT Quadruple Therapy (>90% Efficacy): Omeprazole 20 mg once daily, bismuth subsalicylate 1 tablet twice daily, metronidazole 250 mg 4 times daily, tetracycline 500 mg 4 times daily for 7 days.
BMT Triple Therapy (85% Efficacy): Bismuth subsalicylate 1 tablet twice daily, metronidazole 250 mg 4 times daily, tetracycline 500 mg 4 times daily for 7-10 days.
Administration: Gastro-Bismol: Shake well before use.
Gastro-Bismol L: Should be taken with lots of water.