Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Diarrhea
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KAOPECTATE LIQUID |
| Manufacturer |
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Chattem Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antidiarrheal. |
| Generic Name |
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Bismuth subsalicylate 262mg/15mL; regular (contains K+ 5mg, Na+ 10mg), peppermint (contains K+ 5mg, Na+ 10mg), and cherry flavor (contains Na+ 10mg). |
| Also |
• KAOPECTATE CAPLETS
• KAOPECTATE EXTRA STRENGTH LIQUID
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| Indications |
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Diarrhea. |
| Children |
Not recommended.
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| Adults |
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Take caplets with water. 2 caplets or 30mL every 30–60 minutes if needed. Max 8 doses/day. |
| Contraindications |
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Varicella or influenza in children and teenagers. |
| Precautions |
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Ulcer. Coagulation disorders. Diabetes. Reye's syndrome. Liq: sodium-restricted diet. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates oral anticoagulants, hypoglycemics. Antagonizes uricosurics. Salicylism with aspirin. Reduces tetracycline absorption. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Darkened tongue and/or stool. |
| How Supplied |
Caplets—12, 20
Liq (regular, peppermint)—8oz, 12oz
Liq (cherry)—6oz
Extra strength liq—8oz, 12oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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