Check the labels of all over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, and prescription medicines you now take. If any contain aspirin or other salicylates, be especially careful. Using other salicylate-containing products while taking this medicine may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
For diabetic patients:
- False urine sugar test results may occur if you are regularly taking large amounts of bismuth subsalicylate or other salicylates.
- Smaller doses or occasional use of bismuth subsalicylate usually will not affect urine sugar tests. However, check with your health care professional (especially if your diabetes is not well-controlled) if:
- you are not sure how much salicylate you are taking every day.
- you notice any change in your urine sugar test results.
- you have any other questions about this possible problem.
If you think that you or anyone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine may cause unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions (seizures), hearing loss, confusion, ringing or buzzing in the ears, severe drowsiness or tiredness, severe excitement or nervousness, and fast or deep breathing.
If you are taking this medicine for diarrhea, check with your doctor:
- if your symptoms do not improve within 2 days or if they become worse.
- if you also have a high fever.
Kapectolin side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
In some patients bismuth subsalicylate may cause dark tongue and/or grayish black stools. This is only temporary and will go away when you stop taking this medicine.
- Anxiety
- any loss of hearing
- confusion
- constipation (severe)
- diarrhea (severe or continuing)
- difficulty in speaking or slurred speech
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- drowsiness (severe)
- fast or deep breathing
- headache (severe or continuing)
- increased sweating
- increased thirst
- mental depression
- muscle spasms (especially of face, neck, and back)
- muscle weakness
- nausea or vomiting (severe or continuing)
- ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
- stomach pain (severe or continuing)
- trembling
- uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands (especially in elderly patients) or other uncontrolled body movements
- vision problems
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115
Further information
Copyright 2020 Truven Health Analytics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Medical Disclaimer
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Kapectolin (Oral) and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/cons/kapectolin.html
- It is very important that the fluid lost by the body be replaced and that a proper diet be followed. For the first 24 hours you should drink plenty of clear liquids, such as ginger ale, decaffeinated cola, decaffeinated tea, broth, and gelatin. During the next 24 hours you may eat bland foods, such as cooked cereals, bread, crackers, and applesauce. Fruits, vegetables, fried or spicy foods, bran, candy, and caffeine and alcoholic beverages may make the diarrhea worse.
- If too much fluid has been lost by the body due to the diarrhea a serious condition may develop. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following signs of too much fluid loss occur:
- Decreased urination
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Dryness of mouth
- Increased thirst
- Wrinkled skin
If you are taking the oral suspension: Use the dose cup that is included to measure out the right amount of medicine. If you are unsure, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking the oral tablets: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
If you are taking the chewable tablets: Chew up the tablet or allow it to completely disintegrate in your mouth before swallowing it.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (suspension):
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
- Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 2 tablespoonfuls every half-hour to one hour if needed. You should not take more than 16 tablespoonfuls of the regular-strength suspension or 8 tablespoonfuls of the concentrate in twenty-four hours.
- Children—Should not be used in children younger than 12 years of age.
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
- For oral dosage forms (tablets or chewable tablets):
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
- Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 2 tablets every half-hour to one hour. You should not take more than 16 tablets in twenty-four hours.
- Children—Should not be used in children younger than 12 years of age.
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Precautions while using Kapectolin
Check the labels of all over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, and prescription medicines you now take. If any contain aspirin or other salicylates, be especially careful. Using other salicylate-containing products while taking this medicine may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
For diabetic patients:
- False urine sugar test results may occur if you are regularly taking large amounts of bismuth subsalicylate or other salicylates.
- Smaller doses or occasional use of bismuth subsalicylate usually will not affect urine sugar tests. However, check with your health care professional (especially if your diabetes is not well-controlled) if:
- you are not sure how much salicylate you are taking every day.
- you notice any change in your urine sugar test results.
- you have any other questions about this possible problem.
If you think that you or anyone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine may cause unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions (seizures), hearing loss, confusion, ringing or buzzing in the ears, severe drowsiness or tiredness, severe excitement or nervousness, and fast or deep breathing.
If you are taking this medicine for diarrhea, check with your doctor:
- if your symptoms do not improve within 2 days or if they become worse.
- if you also have a high fever.
Kapectolin side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
In some patients bismuth subsalicylate may cause dark tongue and/or grayish black stools. This is only temporary and will go away when you stop taking this medicine.
- Anxiety
- any loss of hearing
- confusion
- constipation (severe)
- diarrhea (severe or continuing)
- difficulty in speaking or slurred speech
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- drowsiness (severe)
- fast or deep breathing
- headache (severe or continuing)
- increased sweating
- increased thirst
- mental depression
- muscle spasms (especially of face, neck, and back)
- muscle weakness
- nausea or vomiting (severe or continuing)
- ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
- stomach pain (severe or continuing)
- trembling
- uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands (especially in elderly patients) or other uncontrolled body movements
- vision problems
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115
Further information
Copyright 2020 Truven Health Analytics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Medical Disclaimer
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Kapectolin (Oral) and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/cons/kapectolin.html
- It is very important that the fluid lost by the body be replaced and that a proper diet be followed. For the first 24 hours you should drink plenty of clear liquids, such as ginger ale, decaffeinated cola, decaffeinated tea, broth, and gelatin. During the next 24 hours you may eat bland foods, such as cooked cereals, bread, crackers, and applesauce. Fruits, vegetables, fried or spicy foods, bran, candy, and caffeine and alcoholic beverages may make the diarrhea worse.
- If too much fluid has been lost by the body due to the diarrhea a serious condition may develop. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following signs of too much fluid loss occur:
- Decreased urination
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Dryness of mouth
- Increased thirst
- Wrinkled skin
If you are taking the oral suspension: Use the dose cup that is included to measure out the right amount of medicine. If you are unsure, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If you are taking the oral tablets: Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
If you are taking the chewable tablets: Chew up the tablet or allow it to completely disintegrate in your mouth before swallowing it.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (suspension):
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
- Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 2 tablespoonfuls every half-hour to one hour if needed. You should not take more than 16 tablespoonfuls of the regular-strength suspension or 8 tablespoonfuls of the concentrate in twenty-four hours.
- Children—Should not be used in children younger than 12 years of age.
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
- For oral dosage forms (tablets or chewable tablets):
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
- Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 2 tablets every half-hour to one hour. You should not take more than 16 tablets in twenty-four hours.
- Children—Should not be used in children younger than 12 years of age.
- For diarrhea or upset stomach:
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Precautions while using Kapectolin
Check the labels of all over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, and prescription medicines you now take. If any contain aspirin or other salicylates, be especially careful. Using other salicylate-containing products while taking this medicine may lead to overdose. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
For diabetic patients:
- False urine sugar test results may occur if you are regularly taking large amounts of bismuth subsalicylate or other salicylates.
- Smaller doses or occasional use of bismuth subsalicylate usually will not affect urine sugar tests. However, check with your health care professional (especially if your diabetes is not well-controlled) if:
- you are not sure how much salicylate you are taking every day.
- you notice any change in your urine sugar test results.
- you have any other questions about this possible problem.
If you think that you or anyone else may have taken an overdose, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of this medicine may cause unconsciousness or death. Signs of overdose include convulsions (seizures), hearing loss, confusion, ringing or buzzing in the ears, severe drowsiness or tiredness, severe excitement or nervousness, and fast or deep breathing.
If you are taking this medicine for diarrhea, check with your doctor:
- if your symptoms do not improve within 2 days or if they become worse.
- if you also have a high fever.
Kapectolin side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
In some patients bismuth subsalicylate may cause dark tongue and/or grayish black stools. This is only temporary and will go away when you stop taking this medicine.
- Anxiety
- any loss of hearing
- confusion
- constipation (severe)
- diarrhea (severe or continuing)
- difficulty in speaking or slurred speech
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- drowsiness (severe)
- fast or deep breathing
- headache (severe or continuing)
- increased sweating
- increased thirst
- mental depression
- muscle spasms (especially of face, neck, and back)
- muscle weakness
- nausea or vomiting (severe or continuing)
- ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
- stomach pain (severe or continuing)
- trembling
- uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands (especially in elderly patients) or other uncontrolled body movements
- vision problems
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115
Further information
Copyright 2020 Truven Health Analytics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Medical Disclaimer
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Kapectolin (Oral) and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/cons/kapectolin.html
