Can I drink alcohol while taking Kaopectate Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal?

As a general rule, check with your doctor or pharmacist before drinking alcohol while taking bismuth subsalicylate. Alcohol can increase side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach issues.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Kaopectate Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal?

If you miss a dose of bismuth subsalicylate, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Never take two doses at once to make up for a missed one.

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Kaopectate Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal

bismuth subsalicylate

Kaopectate Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal relieves traveler’s diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including: heartburn indigestion nausea gas belching fullness.

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What is Kaopectate Vanilla Flavor Anti Diarrheal used for?

traveler’s diarrhea diarrhea upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, i

bismuth subsalicylate side effects

The following side effects have been reported for bismuth subsalicylate. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.

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bismuth subsalicylate warnings & precautions

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
Allergy Alert: Contains salicylate.

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