Kaolin

koalin is an adsorbent. Kaolin is a hydrated aluminium silicate, powdered and freed from gritty particles by elutriation. Kaolin is widely distrubed in nature. It contains about 47% silica, 40% alumina 13% water. Kaolin is of value cheifly in the treatment of diarrhoea of food poisning or dysentry.It incrases the faecal bulk and shows passage through the gut.


Adult Dose
Dose: 2000 to 4000 mg
Single Dose: 3000 (3000)
Frequency: 4 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 5 ml
Single Dose: 5 (5)
Frequency: 4 hourly
Route: 1 spoon full up to 1 year of age
Instructions:
Characteristics
Kaolin Pectin is the derivative of Kaolin. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Hydrated Aluminium Silicate. It belongs to Antidiarrhoeals pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Kaolin is 228.16.
Contraindications
Kaolin is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction.
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.
Indications
Kaolin is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Inflammation, Poisoning.
Interactions
Kaolin is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAtropine (Sulphate)ClindamycinPectin suspensionDigoxinKaolin may decrease the absorption of Digoxin. ModerateGive digoxin 8 hours before agent or use solution or liquid-filled capsule form of digoxin.Hydroxyquinolone SulphateLincomycin (HCl)Promazine (HCl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
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.
Storage
Susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
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.
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