Kaopectate 262 Mg In 15 Ml Oral Suspension, Reformulated Aug 2006
| Active ingredient (per 15 mL) | Purposes |
| Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg | Anti-diarrheal Upset stomach reliever |
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses relieves:
- traveler’s diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
- belching
- fullness
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.
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
- a sodium-restricted diet
- fever
- mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
- 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.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- shake well immediately before each use
- only use pre-measured dose cup
- adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- 1 dose (30 mL) every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed.
- do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL) 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
- each 15 mL dose cup contains: sodium 6 mg and salicylate 135mg
- store at room temperature 20º-25º C (68º-77º F)
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, xanthan gum
ASK A DOCTOR
NEW IMPROVED TASTE!
Kaopectate
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 MG
• Anti-Diarrheal • Upset Stomach Reliever
Diarrhea &
Upset Stomach
✓ Begins controlling symptoms from the first dose
✓ Quickly relieves urgency, gas, and cramping
✓ Effective on diarrhea from bacteria,
viruses, and other causes
11 fl oz (325mL)
Peppermint Flavor
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Do not use if inner seal is broken
or missing
Kramer Laboratories
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
1-800-824-4894
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