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| Product NDC Code | 55505-206 | ||||
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| Drug Name | Kaopectate |
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| Type | Brand | ||||
| Pharm Class | Bismuth [CS], Bismuth [EPC] |
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| Route | ORAL | ||||
| Dosage Form | TABLET, CHEWABLE | ||||
| RxCUI drug identifier | 308761, 2476644 |
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| Application Number | M008 | ||||
| Labeler Name | Kramer Laboratories | ||||
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Active ingredient
A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.Active ingredient (per chew) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever
| Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg | Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever |
Dosage and administration
Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.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
Inactive ingredient
A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.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
Indications and usage
A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.Uses relieves: traveler’s diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Purpose
Information about the drug product’s indications for use.Active ingredient (per chew) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever
| Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg | Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever |
Spl product data elements
Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.Kaopectate Bismuth subsalicylate Bismuth Subsalicylate Bismuth Cation Calcium Carbonate Sucrose Corn Syrup Fd&C Red No. 40 Glycerin Hydrogenated Coconut Oil Lecithin, Soybean Water K Back Label Front Label
Package label principal display panel
The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL GREAT TASTE! FAST & EFFECTIVE RELIEF 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 502851
Spl unclassified section
Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.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 20º-25º C (68º-77º F)
Ask doctor
Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.Ask a doctor before use if you have fever mucus in the stool
Ask doctor or pharmacist
Information about when a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted about drug/drug or drug/food interactions before using a drug product.Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis
Do not use
Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
Keep out of reach of children
Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Stop use
Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.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
When using
Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Pregnancy or breast feeding
Pregnancy or Breast feedingIf pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Warnings
Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis 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.
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