Kaolin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and More

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Indonesia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Oral
Diarrhoea

Adult: As adjunct to rehydration therapy: Up to 24 g daily may be used in divided doses. May be used in combination with other antidiarrhoeal agents.

Special Precautions

Ensure sufficient fluid intake.

Adverse Reactions

May cause electrolyte imbalance by increasing sodium and potassium loss in the stools, especially in elderly, children and in severe diarrhoea.

Pregnancy Category (US FDA)

PO: B

Drug Interactions

May reduce the absorption of a number of drugs (e.g. tetracycline, lincomycin, digoxin, aspirin, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, phenothiazine).

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Kaolin is an adsorbent antidiarrhoeal agent that binds to and traps bacteria and its toxins in the gut. It also binds to water in the gut, which helps to make the stools firmer.

MIMS Class

Antidiarrheals

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