Who owns Kaopectate?
Arcadia Consumer Healthcare
As of 2020, the US rights to Kaopectate are owned by Arcadia Consumer Healthcare (formerly Kramer Laboratories).
Why was Kaopectate changed?
Kaopectate was originally a trade name for kaolin and pectin in combination; however, because of efficacy issues, the company changed the formula to attapulgite in the early 1990s. Thus, there were two product formulations on the market until stocks of the older kaolin/pectin bottles were depleted.
What is Kaopectate do?
This medication is used to treat occasional upset stomach, heartburn, and nausea. It is also used to treat diarrhea and help prevent travelers’ diarrhea. It works by helping to slow the growth of bacteria that might be causing the diarrhea.
What is the same as Kaopectate?
Bismuth subsalicylate is available under the following different brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto Bismol, Maalox Total Relief, Kaopectate Extra Strength, and Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength.
Is Kaopectate discontinued?
Issue: After a recent drug recall affecting all stock on the market, attapulgite (Kaopectate®) 40 mg/mL oral suspension has now been discontinued in Canada.
Is Pepto Bismol the same as Kaopectate?
Kaopectate is a medicine used to stop diarrhoea. It contains subsalicylate of bismuth. This is the same ingredient found in Pepto-Bismol, another medicine used for diarrhoea and stomach upset.
Is Pepto-Bismol the same as Kaopectate?
Is Kaopectate and Imodium the same?
Kaopectate vs Imodium: Kaopectate is used for treating diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, gas or upset in the stomach. It works by helping to slow down the growth of bacteria that may cause diarrhea. Imodium Capsule is used for the treatment of diarrhea.
How many days can you take Kaopectate?
Do not take more than 8 doses in one day (24 hours). Call your doctor if you still have diarrhea after 2 days of using Kaopectate.
What is the difference between Imodium and Kaopectate?
Is kaopectate discontinued?
Why was kaolin and pectin discontinued?
Kaolin has been used for years in combination with pectin (Kaopectate) for diarrhea. However in April 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that there wasn’t enough scientific support for kaolin’s use in treating diarrhea.
What do you need to know about Kaopectate medicine?
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.
What is the active ingredient in Kaopectate suspension?
But in Canada, attapulgite is used as an active ingredient. To treat upset stomach, nausea, and heartburn, this medication is used. Also traveler’s diarrhea can be prevented with this medication and diarrhea can be treated by kaopectate suspension. It slows the growth of bacteria that causes diarrhea.
Can you take Kaopectate if you have chicken pox?
For a child with fever, flu or chicken pox, this medication should not be given. Serious conditions, such as Reye’s syndrome, can be caused by salicyclates. If you have a recent history of intestinal bleeding or a stomach ulcer, then do not take this medicine.
What are the side effects of Kaopectate Busmuth?
Some of the most common side effects with kaopectate are constipation, black tongue and dark colored stool. Subsalicyclate is the most active ingredient in Busmuth, a popular form of kaopectate.