bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate Regular Strength Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal) Drug Information

Kaopectate Regular Strength Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal

bismuth subsalicylate

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

BISMUTH CATION

CARAMEL

CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM

CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE

SODIUM SALICYLATE

SORBIC ACID

SUCROSE

WATER

XANTHAN GUM

Active Ingredient

(per 15mL) :

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Purpose

Anti-diarrheal

Upset stomach reliever

Uses

traveler’s diarrhea
diarrhea
upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
gas

Warnings

Reye’s Sy ndrome:

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

diabetes
gout
arthritis
anticoagulation (thinning the blood)

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

shake well immediately before each use
adults and children 12 years of age and older: 30 mL or 2 tablespoonfuls
for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup
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

Other Information

each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 9 mg
each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: total salicylates 130 mg
do not use if inner seal is broken or missing

Inactive I ngredients

caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, water, xanthan gum (245-241)

Dist. by CHATTEM, INC.

P.O. Box 2219

Chattanooga, TN 37409 USA

Made in Canada

CHATTEM® www.chattem.com

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Bismuth Subsalicylate

Kaopectate®
Multi-Symptom Relief

Anti-Diarrheal
Upset Stomach Reliever

Contains Salicylates

Vanilla

Regular Flavor

262 mg bismuth subsalicylate per 15 mL

8 fl oz ( 236 mL)

Bismuth Subsalicylate Kaopectate® Multi-Symptom Relief Anti-Diarrheal Upset Stomach Reliever Contains Salicylates Vanilla Regular Flavor 262 mg bismuth subsalicylate per 15 mL 8 fl oz (236 mL)

Kaopectate Regular Strength Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal (bismuth subsalicylate) liquid