Kaopectate
Bismuth subsalicylate · Tablet, Coated · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (per caplet) Purposes Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg Anti-diarrheal, Upset stomach reliever
Purpose
Active ingredient (per caplet) 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 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.
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 fever mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
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
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 adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 caplets (1 dose) swallow caplets with water; do not chew 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 ingredients
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, hydrated silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kramer Laboratories (revised Jun 3, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Bismuth Subsalicylate in 3 products
Kaopectate NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55505-197 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | Kramer Laboratories | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55505-206 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 262 mg/1 Tablet, Chewable | Kramer Laboratories | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 55505-229 | Bismuth Subsalicylate 525 mg/15mL Liquid | KRAMER LABORATORIES | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kaopectate 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?
Kaopectate is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Kramer Laboratories, KRAMER LABORATORIES.