KAOPECTATE REGULAR STRENGTH VANILLA FLAVOR ANTI DIARRHEAL- bismuth subsalicylate liquid
A-S Medication Solutions
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active Ingredient
(per 15mL):
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Upset stomach reliever
Uses
- relieves 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
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
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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: sodium 4 mg
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: total salicylates 130 mg
- do not use if inner seal is broken or missing
- low sodium
Inactive Ingredients
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
© 2008 Chattem, Inc.
Made in Canada
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