Kaopectate Peppermint Flavor Anti Diarrheal
bismuth subsalicylate · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (per 15 mL) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal Upset stomach reliever
Purpose
Active ingredient (per 15 mL) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal Upset stomach reliever
Uses
Uses relieves: traveler’s diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use
Do not use if you have an ulcer a bleeding problem bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet 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
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions shake well immediately before each use only use pre-measured dose cup adults and children 12 years of age and older: 1 dose (30 mL) every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed. do not exceed 8 doses (240 mL) 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 ingredients
Inactive Ingredients carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C Red No. 40, flavor microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, xanthan gum
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kramer Laboratories (revised Dec 19, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Bismuth Subsalicylate in 1 product
Kaopectate Peppermint Flavor Anti Diarrheal NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55505-199 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/15mL Liquid | Kramer Laboratories | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaopectate Peppermint Flavor Anti Diarrheal used for?
Uses relieves: traveler’s diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness
Who makes Kaopectate Peppermint Flavor Anti Diarrheal?
Kaopectate Peppermint Flavor Anti Diarrheal is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kramer Laboratories.