Kaopectate

Generic name:bismuth subsalicylate [ BIZ-muth-sub-sa-LISS-i-late ]
Brand names: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, ... show all 10 brands Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth, Soothe Caplets
Drug class:Antidiarrheals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Kaopectate?

Kaopectate is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, gas, or upset stomach.

Kaopectate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Kaopectate if you have bleeding problems, a stomach ulcer, blood in your stools, or if you are allergic to aspirin or other salicylates.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chickenpox.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Kaopectate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• black or bloody stools;

• a stomach ulcer;

• bleeding problems; or

• if you are allergic to s