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Kaolin

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Overview

kaolin is an adsorbent. Kaolin is a hydrated aluminum silicate, powdered and freed from gritty particles by elutriation. Kaolin is widely distributed in nature. It contains about 47% silica, 40% alumina 13% water. Kaolin is of value chiefly in the treatment of diarrhea of food poising or dysentery. It increases the faecal bulk and shows passage through the gut.

Indications

Kaolin is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Inflammation, Poisoning.

Contraindications

Kaolin is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Kaolin, which give rise to further complications include Kaolinosis, Constipation. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Kaolin include Shortness of breadth, Severe bronchial cellulitis. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Kaolin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Restlessness, Constipation, Redness, Itching, Mental depression.

Warnings

Kaolin should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing heart disease, bowel disease or allergy. Kaolin Pectin will add to effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants. Avoid driving as Kaolin Pectin may cause many people to become dizzy.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

2000 to 4000 mg (3000 (3000)) 4 hourly PO —

Child Dosage

116.6 to 233.3 mg/kg (170 (174.95)) As recommended. Oral — As Required, Recommended for 4-6 yrs of children 5 ml (5 (5)) 4 hourly 1 spoon full up to 1 year of age — 5 ml (5 (5)) 4 hourly 2 spoon full up to 5 year of age —

Neonatal Dosage

( ) — Not recommended in this age group

Drug Interactions

Kaolin pectin may decrease the absorption of drugs that chelate with aluminum salts (eg, digoxin, clindamycin, lincomycin). Until more information is available, avoid taking kaolin with drugs that chelate with aluminum. It may also decrease the absorption of trimethoprim and quinidine.

Storage

Susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.