Treats certain types of poisonings.
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Kaopectate, Kaopectate Children's Liquid, Diarrest, Di-Gon II, EZ-Char, Donnagel, Kaopek, Kerr Insta-Char, Actidose-Aqua, Kapectolin, Kaolinpec, Kaodene NN, Kaopectate Advanced Formula, QC Anti Diarrheal |
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Adsorbent For Poisoning
Kaopectate, Kaopectate Children's Liquid, Diarrest, Di-Gon II, EZ-Char, Donnagel, Kaopek, Kerr Insta-Char, Actidose-Aqua, Kapectolin, Kaolinpec, Kaodene NN, Kaopectate Advanced Formula, QC Anti Diarrheal Uses
Treats certain types of poisonings. Storage
- Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment.
- You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
How
To Use - APPEARANCE: Tablet, Granule, Powder, Liquid, Capsule.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine should be given by a health care professional, or given according to specific instructions from a health care professional.
- Do not give this medicine to someone who is not fully awake.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
When using the liquid form of this product, you may need to shake the product container for at least 30 seconds before using.
Side
Effects - Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
New or worsening abdominal pain, or severe constipation.
Severe diarrhea.
Precautions
- You should not use this product if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients listed on the package label.
- Some forms of this product should not be given to children less than 1 year old.
- Do not use this product in children under the age of 12 years old, unless your doctor tells you to.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug
Interactions - Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have any digestive problems such as a bowel obstruction or constipation.
- Tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to fructose (fruit sugar).
- Make sure your doctor knows about any medical conditions you have.
Do not use this medicine to treat poisoning unless you are told to do so by a doctor or poison control center.
- This product can be dangerous if used incorrectly when treating poisoning.
This product may cause dark or black stools.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |