Foster and Thrive Stomach Relief Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Tablet, 40-count
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Bismuth class.
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🩺 Clinical
Bismuth subsalicylate is used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, and upset stomach in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Bismuth subsalicylate is in a class of medications called antidiarrheal agents. It works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel, reduces inflammation within the intestine, and may kill the organisms that can cause diarrhea.
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Calcium carbonate is a white mineral powder used as a filler and buffering agent in medicines. It helps give tablets their bulk and size while neutralizing stomach acid in some formulations.
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D&C Red No. 27 is a synthetic red colorant used in medicines and cosmetics. It gives tablets, capsules, or liquids their red or reddish color so products are visually identifiable.
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Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together in medications and improves how the product disperses in the body.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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A starch-based powder made from potatoes and processed with sodium. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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| Price system | Per ea | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.093 | $3.73 / 40 tablets |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.1758 | $7.03 / 40 tablets |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| GNP Pink Bismuth 262 mg 24385-0017-58 | Amerisource | 40 tablets | $0.093 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg 70000-0594-01 | LEADER/ | 24 tablets | $0.093 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Foster and Thrive Stomach Relief 262 mgthis 70677-1082-01 | Strategic | 40 tablets | $0.093 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Stomach Relief 262 mg 83324-0060-40 | Chain | 40 tablets | $0.093 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Walgreen 262 mg 00363-9125-40 | WALGREEN | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| up and up 5-symptom digestive relief 262 mg 11673-0122-48 | Target | 48 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| up and up 5-symptom digestive relief 262 mg 11673-0125-20 | Target | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| 5-Symptom Digestive Relief 262 mg 11673-0880-44 | TARGET | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Rite Aid Digestive Relief 262 mg 11822-1254-00 | RITE | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Digestive Relief 262 mg 21130-0125-40 | SAFEWAY | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kroger Digestive Relief 262 mg 30142-0524-24 | KROGER | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topco Stomach Relief 262 mg 36800-0104-28 | Topco | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stomach Relief 262 mg 37808-0346-08 | H | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Equaline Stomach Relief 262 mg 41163-0123-28 | UNITED | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| meijer stomach relief 262 mg 41250-0324-40 | Meijer | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stomach reliever 262 mg 42507-0707-28 | Hyvee | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stomach Relief 262 mg 49035-0346-10 | Wal-Mart | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kaopectate 262 mg 55505-0197-07 | Kramer | 28 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| POCKET PEPTO Pepto Bismol 262 mg 58933-0017-12 | Procter | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pepto-Bismol 262 mg 58933-0476-01 | Procter | 2 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| QC Pink Bismuth 262 mg 63868-0171-40 | QUALITY | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stomach Relief 262 mg 63868-0691-40 | CHAIN | 40 tablets | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Anti-Diarrheal 262 mg 66715-6841-04 | Lil' | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stomach relief 262 mg 69842-0172-12 | CVS | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg 69842-0346-12 | CVS | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| AMAZON Digestive Relief 262 mg 72288-0125-40 | AMAZON.COM | 40 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pepto-Bismol 262 mg 76420-0490-24 | ASCLEMED | 24 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Stomach Relief 262 mg 63868-0622-30 | CDMA- | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Topcare Stomach Relief Original Strength 262 mg 76162-0001-85 | TopCo | 30 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Stomach Relief 262 mg 51316-0124-48 | CVS | 48 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Bismuth 262 mg 69168-0046-69 | Allegiant | 12 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 70677-1082-01 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (70677-1082-1) / 40 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE | 2023-05-15 | Active |
📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USE(S) relieves: indigestion nausea heartburn diarrhea upset stomach associated with these symptoms
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS swallow caplet(s) with water, do not chew adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed do not take more than 8 doses (16 caplets) 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
⚠️ 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 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
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
OTHER INFORMATION each caplet contains: calcium 27 mg, salicylate 102 mg and sodium 2 mg very low sodium TAMPER EVIDENT: do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing store at room temperature, in a dry place
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENT(in each caplet) Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS calcium carbonate, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C red 27 lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, sodium starch glycolate.
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE Upset stomach reliever and anti-diarrheal