FDA Label for Kaopectate
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTC - PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE
- DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Kaopectate Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Kramer Laboratories. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Otc - Purpose
| Active ingredient (per chew) | Purposes |
| Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg | Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever |
Indications & 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.
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
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
Otc - When Using
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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- 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
Other Information
- each soft chew contains: total salicylates 99 mg
- do not use if carton was opened or if printed foil inner seal under bottle cap is torn or missing
- store at room temperature 20°-25° C (68°-77° F)
Inactive Ingredients
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
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FAST & EFFECTIVE RELIEF
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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
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