Bismuthdosage

bismuth subsalicylate 262 MG Oral Tablet [Kaopectate Reformulated Aug 2006]

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older: 2 caplets (1 dose) swallow caplets with water; do not chew repeat dose every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed do not exceed 8 doses in 24 hours use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days children under 12 years: ask a doctor drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea

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