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 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

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 Ingredients

caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, red 40, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, water, xanthan gum (245-240)

Dist. by CHATTEM, INC.

P.O. Box 2219

Chattanooga, TN 37409 USA

© 2008 Chattem, Inc.

Made in Canada

CHATTEM® www.chattem.com 

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NDC 41167-6050-2

Bismuth Subsalicylate

Kaopectate®

• Anti-Diarrheal
  
• Upset Stomach Reliever

Contains Salicylates

Cherry

262 mg bismuth subsalicylate per 15 mL

8 fl oz (236 mL)

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