Kaolin Pharmacology

Kaolin

About Kaolin

Gastrointestinal agents, Antidiarrheals, Intestinal adsorbents

Mechanism of Action of Kaolin

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

Pharmacokinets of Kaolin

N/A

Onset of Action for Kaolin

N/A

Duration of Action for Kaolin

N/A

Half Life of Kaolin

N/A

Side Effects of Kaolin

1.Dizziness
2.Restlessness
3.Constipation

Contra-indications of Kaolin

Hypersensitivity to any component

Special Precautions while taking Kaolin

Ensure sufficient fluid intake

Pregnancy Related Information

N/A

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Kaolin

Diarrhoea

Interactions for Kaolin

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

Typical Dosage for Kaolin

As adjunct to rehydration therapy: Up to 24 g daily may be used in divided doses

Schedule of Kaolin

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Storage Requirements for Kaolin

Store in a well closed container. Below 40 degree Celcius. Protect from sunlight and heat. Keep out of the reach of children

Effects of Missed Dosage of Kaolin

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Kaolin

N/A

Home Delivery for Kaolin in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including kaolin.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for kaolin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for kaolin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take kaolin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for kaolin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for kaolin with the pharmacy.

Kaolin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for kaolin might be better known than kaolin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have kaolin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for kaolin.