Kaolin + Pectin Pharmacology

Kaolin + Pectin

About Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Mechanism of Action of Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Pharmacokinets of Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Onset of Action for Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Duration of Action for Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Half Life of Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Side Effects of Kaolin + Pectin

1.Constipation
2.Faecal impacton

Contra-indications of Kaolin + Pectin

1.Intestinal obstruction
2.Spastic Bowel Condition

Special Precautions while taking Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Pregnancy Related Information

Use with caution

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

Use with caution

Children Related Information

<6 yr Contraindicated

Indications for Kaolin + Pectin

Diarrhea

Interactions for Kaolin + Pectin

May reduce the absorption and effect of antibiotics

Typical Dosage for Kaolin + Pectin

Adult: 15-45 mL To be taken after each bowel movement or as directed. Max duration: 2 days
Children: 10-20 mL To be taken after each bowel movement or as directed. Max duration: 2 days

Schedule of Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Storage Requirements for Kaolin + Pectin

Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children

Effects of Missed Dosage of Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Kaolin + Pectin

N/A

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

N/A

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

Pectin

About Pectin

Gastrointestinal system, Antidiarrheals

Mechanism of Action of Pectin

Pectin binds substances in the intestine and adds bulk to the stools

Pharmacokinets of Pectin

N/A

Onset of Action for Pectin

N/A

Duration of Action for Pectin

N/A

Half Life of Pectin

N/A

Side Effects of Pectin

1.Constipation
2.Fecal Impaction

Contra-indications of Pectin

Hypersensitivity to any component of product

Special Precautions while taking Pectin

1.Heart disease
2.Bowel disease
3.Allergy

Pregnancy Related Information

N/A

Old Age Related Information

N/A

Breast Feeding Related Information

N/A

Children Related Information

N/A

Indications for Pectin

1.Diarrhoea (Combined with kaolin)
2.Advanced ovarian cancer
3.Bacterial infection
4.Inflammation
5.Lung cancer

Interactions for Pectin

Pectin may reduce the absorption and effectiveness of Tetracyclines, Digoxine, Lovastatin

Typical Dosage for Pectin

10 to 20 gram per daily

Schedule of Pectin

N/A

Storage Requirements for Pectin

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 Pectin

N/A

Effects of Overdose of Pectin

N/A

Home Delivery for Kaolin + Pectin 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 + pectin.

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 + pectin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for kaolin + pectin 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 + pectin 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 + pectin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for kaolin + pectin with the pharmacy.

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