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Kaopectate (bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Archived
    • May Be Discontinued
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  3. Chattem, Inc.

Generic: bismuth subsalicylate

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Kaopectate

Active Ingredient (per Caplet)


Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose


Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever

Uses

  • relieves diarrhea
  • relieves travelers' diarrhea
  • relieves nausea and upset stomach associated with this symptom

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

Do not use if you have

  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem
  • bloody or black stool

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • fever
  • mucus in the stool

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are


taking any drug for
  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis

When using this product


a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms get worse
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

If pregnant or breast-feeding,


ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.


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

Directions

  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 caplets
  • swallow caplets with water; do not chew
  • repeat does every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed
  • do not exceed 8 doses 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

Other Information

  • each caplet contains: total salicylates 99 mg
  • do not use if carton was opened or if printed foil inner seal under bottle cap is torn or missing
  • store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77º F)

Inactive Ingredients


croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hydrated silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, pharmaceutical ink, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin (309-034)

Distributed by:Chattem, Inc.P.O. Box 2219 Chattanooga, TN37409-0219USA © 2013

  

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Bismuth Subsalicylate

Kaopectate ®
  • Multi-Symptom Relief
  • Anti-Diarrheal
  • Upset Stomach Reliever

Relieves 7 types of Stomach Ailments:
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset Stomach
  • Nausea
  • Gas
  • Heartburn
  • Travelers" Diarrhea
  • Indgestion

28 Coated Caplets



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