Kola-Pectin (Oral)

Generic name:bismuth subsalicylate (oral route) [ BIZ-muth-sub-sa-LIS-i-late ]
Drug class:Antidiarrheals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 28, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Bismatrol
• Diotame
• Kaopectate
• Kapectolin
• Kola-Pectin
• Pepto Bismol

In Canada

• Bismuth Extra Strength
• Bismuth Original Formula
• Compliments Bismuth - Regular Strength
• Exact Bismuth - Extra Strength
• Exact Bismuth - Regular Strength
• GoodSense Bismuth - Regular Strength
• Life Brand Bismuth - Extra Strength
• Life Brand Bismuth - Regular Strength
• Option+ Bismuth - Regular Strength
• Pepto-Bismol
• Pharmasave Bismuth - Regular Strength
• Selection Bismuth - Regular Strength

Available Dosage Forms:

• Suspension
• Tablet, Chewable
• Capsule, Liquid Filled
• Tablet

Therapeutic Class: Antacid, Bismuth Containing

Chemical Class: Salicylate, Non-Aspirin

Uses for Kola-Pectin

Bismuth subsalicylate is used to treat diarrhea in adults and teenagers. It is also used to relieve the symptoms of an upset stomach, such as heartburn, indigestion, and nausea in adults and teenagers.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Before using Kola-Pectin

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

This medicine should not be used in children younger than 12 years of age. The fluid loss caused by diarrhea may result in a severe condition. In older children with diarrhea, medicine for diarrhea may be used, but it is also very important that a sufficient amount of liquids be given to replace the fluid lost by the body. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Also, children are usually more sensitive to the effects of salicylates, especially if they have a fever or have lost large amounts of body fluid because of vomiting, diarrhea, or sweating.

The bismuth in this medicine may cause severe constipation in children.

In addition, do not use this medicine to treat nausea or vomiting in children or teenagers who have or are recovering from the flu or chickenpox. If nausea or vomiting is present, check with the child's doctor immediately because this could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome.

Geriatric

The fluid loss caused by diarrhea may result in a severe condition. For this reason, elderly persons with diarrhea should not take this medicine without first checking with their doctor. It is also very important that a sufficient amount of liquids be taken to replace the fluid lost by the body. If you have any...