Kaopectate safe for Crohn's

[nogutsnoglory]

I was wondering if its safe to take kaopectate? It has salicylate which is what is used in NSAIDS and can cause bleeding. The thing is salicylate is also used to treat UC patients.

The description of the drug sounds rewarding.

From drugs.com:

"Treating heartburn, upset stomach, indigestion, nausea, gas, diarrhea, or symptoms associated with eating or drinking too much. It may also be used to decrease the number of bowel movements and make the stool firmer. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Kaopectate suspension is a salicylate. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to limit secretions in the digestive tract, reduce inflammation in the stomach and intestines, and inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and viruses that can cause intestinal tract diseases."

 

[Jennifer]

Hey nogutsnoglory, sorry for the late response.

"Do NOT use Kaopectate suspension if:

- you are allergic to any ingredient in Kaopectate suspension
- you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to a salicylate (eg, aspirin) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
- you have bleeding problems (eg, hemophilia), an active bleeding ulcer, black or bloody stools, or von Willebrand disease
- you are taking another salicylate medicine (eg, aspirin)
- the patient is a child with a viral infection (eg, chickenpox, flu symptoms)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you."
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/kaopectate-suspension.html

Would seem that it falls into the same category as NSAIDs. There are other medications or over the counter drugs one can take for any of the symptoms this one can treat without possibly causing further harm.