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    Active Ingredient

    Status in Israel
    OTC

    Presentation and Status in Health Basket

    Presentation Basket Yarpa Pharmasoft

    Tablets

    20 X 262 mg

    full basket chart 43653

    Suspension

    100 ml X 262 mg/15 ml

    full basket chart 43660

    Related information


    Dosage

    Tablets:
    Adults and children over the age of 12 years: 2 tablets.
    Children below 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
    If recommended by the doctor – children under 9 years of age: it is recommended to use liquid Bitni X.
    This dosage can be repeated as necessary every half hour to an hour, up to 8 times in any 24-hour period.
    Do not exceed the recommended dose.
    Method of administration: The medicine should be taken with water.
    Crushing/halving/chewing: Do not chew. The tablet is intended to be swallowed.
    The tablet should not be halved in order to take a reduced dose.
    However, to help swallowing, the tablet may be crushed/halved as necessary, and then used immediately. All parts should be swallowed immediately after crushing/halving.
    Suspension:
    Adults and children over the age of 12 years: 30 ml.
    Children below 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
    This dosage can be repeated every half hour to an hour, up to 8 times in any 24-hour period.
    Do not exceed the recommended dose.
    Method of administration: Shake well before use, then drink according to the recommended dosage. Be sure to measure the dose using the enclosed measuring cup.


    Indications

    Relief in cases of diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, abdominal cramps, upset stomach and indigestion.
    Prevention of traveler’s diarrhea.


    Contra-Indications

    Do not use this medicine if:
    • You are sensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient or any of the additional components the medicine contains.
    • Do not use for illnesses accompanied by fever, such as the flu and chickenpox (for fear of Reye’s syndrome).
    • You are allergic to salicylates (including aspirin), or if you are taking other preparations that contain salicylate. The medicine contains salicylate.
    • You are suffering from a stomach ulcer, bleeding, bloody or black stool.


    Special Precautions

    Before starting treatment With Bitni X Suspension inform the doctor if:
    • You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
    • You are suffering, or have suffered in the past, from impaired function of: the respiratory system (e.g., asthma), the kidney/urinary tract, the digestive system (e.g., stomach ulcer), the blood system (e.g., coagulation, etc.), gout, dehydration, or if you have a fever.
    • You are sensitive to any type of food or medicine, in particular to aspirin and salicylates.
    Do not use this medicine for children and adolescents under 20 years of age suffering from the flu or chickenpox, or if they have a fever or have lost large
    amounts of fluids.
    Do not give to children or adults for treatment of nausea on an organic background.
    Do not use this medicine if signs of the illness (symptoms) worsen or do not improve after two days.
    Do not use this medicine frequently or for a prolonged period of time without consulting the doctor.
    Do not drink wine or alcoholic beverages during treatment with this medicine.


    Drug interactions

    Inform the doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:
    • Aspirin and salicylates
    • Medicines against blood clotting
    • Medicines for gout, such as probenecid or sulfinpyrazone
    • Tetracyclines
    • Medicines for diabetes
    • Medicines for arthritis


    Manufacturer
    CTS Chemical Industries Ltd
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