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Kaopectate

262 mg · Tablet, Chewable

  • Available without prescription
  • Bismuth
Active substance
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Made by
Kramer Laboratories

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-19

What it is

Active ingredient (per chew) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever

Used for
  • Heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
How to take it

do not exceed 8 doses in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

If you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
212other products contain Bismuth Subsalicylate — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

relieves:

  • traveler’s diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including:
  • heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness

From the official label · 2025-12-19 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • 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

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

fever mucus in the stool

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking any drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood) diabetes gout arthritis

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

symptoms get worse ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other 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
  • 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.
  • a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

What kind of medicine it is

Active ingredient (per chew) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

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

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Colour dyesFD&C red #40 aluminum lakeSome people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine.
  • Sugarsconfectioner’s sugar; corn syrup; corn syrup solids; sucroseRelevant to diabetes and dental health.
  • Soysoy lecithinMatters with a soy allergy.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Every strength and form (25)

Details

Made byKramer Laboratories
Active substanceBismuth Subsalicylate
Used inDigestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Strength262 mg
FormTablet, Chewable
RouteOral
Packs1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 24 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE · 2 CARTON in 1 PACKAGE / 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 24 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE
NDC55505-206

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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Other strengths and forms

3 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

  • Tablet, Chewable1 products
    • 262 mg
  • Tablet, Coated1 products
  • Liquid1 products

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.

5 Symptom Digestive Relief262 mgWithout prescriptionTablet, Chewable TARGET CORPORATION · Bismuth Subsalicylate5-Symptom Digestive Relief525 mg/30mLWithout prescriptionSuspension TARGET CORPORATION · Bismuth Subsalicylate5-Symptom Digestive Relief262 mgWithout prescriptionTablet TARGET CORPORATION · Bismuth SubsalicylateAmazon Digestive Relief262 mgWithout prescriptionTablet AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC · Bismuth SubsalicylateAmazon Regular Strength525 mg/30mLWithout prescriptionSuspension AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC · Bismuth SubsalicylateAnti-Diarrheal262 mgWithout prescriptionTablet Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. · Bismuth Subsalicylate

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