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Kaopectate is used for:
Treating heartburn, upset stomach, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, or symptoms associated with eating or drinking too much. It may be used to decrease the number of bowel movements and make the stool firmer. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Kaopectate is a salicylate. The way that it works is not fully understood. It is thought to limit secretions in the digestive tract, reduce inflammation in the stomach and intestines, and inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and viruses that can cause intestinal tract diseases.
Do NOT use Kaopectate if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Kaopectate
- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
- you have bleeding problems (eg, hemophilia), active bleeding ulcer, black or bloody stools, or Von Willebrand disease
- you are taking another salicylate medicine (eg, aspirin)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Kaopectate :
Use Kaopectate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Kaopectate may be taken with or without food.
- Do not take tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) within 2 hours before or after taking Kaopectate .
- Use Kaopectate exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor.
- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Kaopectate is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- If you miss a dose of Kaopectate and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Kaopectate .
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