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Kaopectate

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
KRAMER LABORATORIES
Label updated
2025-10-15
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Bismuth Subsalicylate
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Active Ingredient (per 15 mL)

Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg

Purposes

Anti-diarrheal
Upset stomach reliever

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
  • 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.

Directions
  • shake well immediately before each use
  • only use pre-measured dose cup
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 dose (30 mL) every hour as needed.
  • do not exceed 4 doses (120 mL) 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 30 mL dose cup contains: sodium 13 mg and salicylate 507 mg
  • store at room temperature 20°-25° C (68°-77° F)
Inactive ingredients

caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, water, xanthan gum

Principal Display Panel

EXTRA
STRENGTH

2X
THE MEDICINE
PER DOSE

Kaopectate®
Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg
● Anti-Diarrheal ● Upset stomach Reliever

Diarrhea &
Upset Stomach

√ Begins controlling symptoms from the first dose
√ Twice the medicine as regular strength Kaopectate
√ Quickly relieves urgency, gas, and cramping

11 fl oz (325 mL)

Peppermint Flavor

682PPT11KA0LB

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DO NOT USE IF INNER SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Kramer Laboratories, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 1-800-824-4894
K0825        682PPT11KA0LB

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 18b79c8c-b2fd-449b-a154-7158c9b13cdd · Version 1
NDC: 55505-229