bismuth subgallate (OTC)

Frequency Not Defined

Temporary darkening of tongue

Temporary dark/black stool discoloration

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Use caution in hepatic or renal impairment

When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of stool and/or tongue may occur

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

This product cannot be expected to be effective in reduction of odor due to faulty personal hygiene

Does not contain gluten, lactose, or salicylates

Store in cool, dry place; do not use if outer safety seal or printed inner safety seal is broken

Keep out of reach of children

Pregnancy

Ask healthcare professional before use

Lactation

Ask healthcare professional before use

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Mechanism of Action

GI deodorant