Kaolin, Pectin, and Belladonna Alkaloids (Systemic)

Brand Names : Donnagel

Proper Use of This Medicine

If this medicine upsets your stomach, you may take it with food.

Take this medicine only as directed on the label or as ordered by your doctor . Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of unwanted effects. This is especially important for children and elderly patients, who may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.

Use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

Importance of diet and fluids while treating diarrhea :

• In addition to using medicine for diarrhea, it is very important that you replace the fluid lost by the body and follow a proper diet . For the first 24 hours you should eat gelatin and drink plenty of caffeine-free clear liquids, such as ginger ale, decaffeinated cola, decaffeinated tea, and broth. During the next 24 hours you may eat bland foods, such as cooked cereals, bread, crackers, and applesauce. Fruits, vegetables, fried or spicy foods, bran, candy, caffeine, and alcoholic beverages may make the condition worse.
• If too much fluid has been lost by the body due to the diarrhea, a serious condition (dehydration) may develop. This condition may be hidden by the use of this medicine. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following signs of too much fluid loss occur:
  • Decreased urination
  • Dizziness and lightheadedness
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Wrinkled skin

Dosing - The dose of kaolin, pectin, and belladonna alkaloids combination medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of kaolin, pectin, and belladonna alkaloids combination medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (suspension):
  • For diarrhea:
    • Adults and teenagers - Dose is usually 2 tablespoonfuls (30 milliliters [mL]) every three hours as needed. No more than four doses should be taken in twenty-four hours.
    • Children over 6 years of age - Dose is usually 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls (5 or 10 mL) every three hours as needed. No more than four doses should be taken in twenty-four hours.
    • Children up to 6 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children since overdose is especially dangerous in children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep this medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.