Attapulgite (Oral)
Brand Names : Diar-Aid, Diarrest, Diasorb, Diatrol, Donnagel, Kaopectate, Kaopectate Advanced Formula, Kaopectate Maximum Strength, Kaopek, K-Pek, Parepectolin, Rheaban, Fowler's
Before Using This MedicineIf you are taking this medicine
without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label.
For attapulgite, the following should be considered:
Pregnancy - This medicine is not absorbed into the body and is
not likely to cause problems.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is not absorbed into the body and
is not likely to cause problems.
Children - The fluid loss caused by diarrhea may result in a
severe condition. For this reason, antidiarrheals must not be given to young
children (under 3 years of age) without first checking with their doctor.
In older children with diarrhea, antidiarrheals may be used, but it is also
very important that a sufficient amount of liquids be given to replace the
fluid lost by the body. If you have any questions about this, check with your
health care professional.
Older adults - The fluid loss caused by diarrhea may result in a
severe condition. For this reason, elderly persons with diarrhea, in addition
to using an antidiarrheal, must receive a sufficient amount of liquids to
replace the fluid lost by the body. If you have any questions about this,
check with your health care professional.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. If you are taking any other medicine, do not take it within 2 to 3 hours of
attapulgite
. Taking the medicines at the same time may prevent the
other medicine from being absorbed by your body. If you have any questions
about this, check with your health care professional.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of attapulgite. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Dysentery - This condition may get worse; a different kind of
treatment may be needed
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