Kaopectate Regular Strength Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal

(per 15mL) :

Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

Anti-diarrheal

Upset stomach reliever

• relieves diarrhea
  
• relieves nausea and upset stomach associated with this symptom

Reye’s Sy ndrome:

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

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.

• 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

•  each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: sodium 4 mg
  
•  each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: total salicylates 130 mg
  
•  do not use if inner seal is broken or missing
  
•  low sodium

caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, water, xanthan gum (245-241)

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Chattanooga, TN 37409 USA

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Made in Canada

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