What is Soothe chewable?
Soothe chewable treats diarrhea, travelers' diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, or an upset stomach. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for soothe chewable.
Side effects of Soothe chewable
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of lips, face, throat or tongue and difficulty swallowing or breathing. Seek medical assistance immediately!
Soothe chewables can cause serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately if:
- Changes in behavior when nausea and vomiting occur
- Hearing loss or ringing in the ears
- If you have diarrhea that lasts more than two days, then it is important to seek medical attention.
- Worsening stomach symptoms
You may develop a darkened or blackened tongue after using soothe. This is an entirely harmless side effect.
Side effects that are common include:
- Constipation
- Dark-colored stools
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Omeprazole, amoxicillin, famotidine, pantoprazole, ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and bactrim
Warnings
If you have bleeding issues, an ulcer, or blood in your stool, you should not take soothe chewable.
This medicine can be used in children or teens with flu symptoms or chickenpox. It may cause reye’s syndrome.
Before you take this drug
If you have any of the following conditions, you should not use soothe chewable:
- Black or bloody stools
- Stomach ulcer;
- Bleeding problems
- If you have an allergy to salicylates, such as doan's, salflex, tricosal, and others,
This medicine can cause reye’s syndrome, a fatal or serious condition in children and teenagers with flu or chickenpox symptoms.
If you or someone in your family has:
- You may have mucus in your stools.
- If you have a fever,
Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you're pregnant or nursing. Children aged under 12 should only take this medicine after consulting with their physician. This medicine could contain phenylalanine, which is harmful to people with phenylketonuria.
How to take Soothe chewable?
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor. Shake the suspension. Use the measuring device provided (not a spoon). The chewable tablet must be chewed before it can be swallowed. Take soothe chewable with plenty of fluids. If you take more than the recommended dosage, soothe chewable will not be more effective and can cause serious side effects.
If you continue to have diarrhea even after two days, call your doctor. It can interfere with certain medical tests. Tell your doctor that you use soothe chewable. Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.
What happens if i miss the dose?
When needed, soothe chewable can be used. You can skip any missed dose if you have a regular dosing schedule. Never use two doses in one go.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Consult your doctor or pharmacist prior to taking any other antacids, diarrhea medicines, or medicines that contain salicylate. (e.g., aspirin, salicylate magnesium, salicylate choline, diflunisal ecotrin, tricosal trilisate, and others).
Interaction with other drug
Before using soothe chewable with other medications, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Arthritis medication
- Gout medication;
- Insulin or oral diabetes medication;
- A blood thinner: warfarin coumadin jantoven
This list is incomplete. Soothe chewable may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. This list does not encompass all possible drug interactions.
