Kaopectate 262 Mg Oral Tablet, Reformulated Aug 2006
| Active ingredient (per caplet) | 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.
Allergy Alert: Contains salicylate.
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
- 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
- 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
-
adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 caplets (1 dose)
- swallow caplets with water; do not chew
- repeat dose 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
- Each caplet contains very low sodium
-
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-25º C (68º-77º F)
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hydrated silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin
ASK A DOCTOR
FAST & EFFECTIVE RELIEF
Kaopectate
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate
• Anti-Diarrheal • Upset Stomach Reliver
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
CLINICALLY PROVEN MEDICINE
28 Coated Caplets
LOT
EXP
Do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken.
Kramer Laboratories, Inc.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
1-800-824-4894
14711-07-20_K0720
Kaopectate
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate
- Anti-Diarrheal
- Upset Stomach Reliever
Diarrhea & Upset Stomach
28 Coated Caplets
Do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken.
KEEP CARTON AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kramer Laboratories, Inc.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
1-800-824-4894
14712-07-20_K0720
FAST & EFFECTIVE RELIEF
Kaopectate
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate
- Anti-Diarrheal
- Upset Stomach Reliever
Diarrhea &
Upset Stomach
84 Coated Caplets
Do not use if foil seal under cap, printed with "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" is missing, open or broken.
K0426
LOT:
EXP:
R55002
Kramer Laboratories, Inc. Bridgewater, NJ 08807
1-800-824-4894