Kaopectate
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
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.
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
- fever
- mucus in the stool
taking any drug for
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- symptoms get worse
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
Legal Issues
There is currently no legal information available for this drug.
FDA Safety Alerts
There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.
Manufacturer Warnings
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
FDA Labeling Changes
There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.
Uses
- relieves diarrhea
- relieves travelers' diarrhea
- relieves nausea and upset stomach associated with this symptom
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
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Sources
Kaopectate Manufacturers
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Chattem, Inc.
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Kaopectate | Chattem, Inc.
adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 caplets swallow caplets with water; do not chew repeat does 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
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