Kaopectate Multi-Symptom Relief
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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.
Description
Kaopectate® Multi-Symptom Relief. Anti-diarrheal. Upset stomach reliever. Relieves 7 types of stomach ailments. Vanilla regular flavor. 262mg Bismuth subsalicylate per 15 ml. 8 fl oz (236 ml).Other Description
Uses - Relieves: Traveler's diarrhea. Diarrhea. Upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink. Heartburn. Indigestion. Nausea. Gas. Each 15 ml. tablespoonful contains: Potassium 5 mg, sodium 9 mg. Each 15 ml tablespoonful contains: Total salicylates 130 mg. Visit: www.chattem.com. ©2014 Chattem, Inc.Ingredients
Active Ingredients (Per 15 ml) ... Purposes. Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg ... Anti-Diarrheal Upset Stomach Reliever. Inactive Ingredients: Caramel, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Flavor, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Salicyalte, Sorbic Acid, Sucrose, Water, Xanthan Gum.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:
A sodium-restricted diet.
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.
Other information:
Do not use if inner seal is broken or missing.
UPC
00041167400029