Kaopectate 262 Mg Chewable Tablet, Reformulated Aug 2006
| Active ingredient (per chew) | 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 chews (1 dose)
- 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 soft chew contains: total salicylates 99 mg
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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)
calcium carbonate, confectioner’s sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, glycerin, hydrogenated coconut oil, natural masking flavor, soy lecithin, strawberry flavor, sucrose, water
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
GREAT TASTE!
FAST & EFFECTIVE RELIEF
Kaopectate
®
Bismuth Subsalicylate • Anti-Diarrheal • Upset Stomach Reliever
Soft Chews
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
24 Soft Chews
Individually wrapped
Strawberry Flavor
FAST & EFFECTIVE RELIEF
Do not take maximum dose for more than 2 days per week.
Kramer Laboratories, Inc.
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
1-800-824-4894
502851