Kaopectate Vanilla Flavor Anti-Diarrheal
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
- 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: 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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