Kaolin is an astringent used in the treatment of diarrhea, often in combination with pecticin and neomycin . The combination of these three substances is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea with or without infection , which can be caused by water or food infected by strains of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Enterobacter and Proteus .

By itself, kaolin absorbs toxic substances and increases the volume of feces.

What are the presentations of kaolin?

Commonly, tablets with pecticin and neomycillin are presented in the weight of 129/280/30 mg.

Medicines containing kaolin

The most common brands in the pharmaceutical market are:

• Treda , presented in a box with 20 tablets or in a suspension bottle with 75 ml.
• Kaomycin , presented in a box with 20 tablets or in a suspension bottle with 180 ml.
• Kaopectate , with its presentation in a box with 20 tablets or in a suspension bottle with 75 and 180 ml.
• Nineka , with its presentation in a box of 20 tablets.

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Recommended dose

The recommended dose for adults is 2 tablets each taken 4 to 6 times a day. After 24 hours of starting treatment, the benefits should be significant and the diarrhea should stop within 48 hours. If this does not happen, it is recommended to visit the doctor again.

In children under 12 years of age, it is recommended to take oral solution 5 ml 3 to 4 times a day as directed by the doctor; in the case of adults in this presentation, it is recommended to take 10 ml 4 to 6 times during the day.

Patients with intestinal obstruction or diarrhea secondary to pseudomembranous enterocolitis or toxic bacterial diarrhea; hypersensitivity to the active ingredient; children < 6 years.

Warnings and precautions

Fluid and electrolyte depletion may occur in patients with diarrhea, especially in children . It should be discontinued if the patient presents abdominal distention, absence of bowel sounds, or if clinical improvement is not observed in case of acute diarrhea within 48 hours. after its administration.

The treating doctor should consider the use of this product during pregnancy and lactation, after evaluating the risk-benefit relationship.

Kaolin Side Effects

Some of the adverse reactions are: Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and hypersensitivity to the active ingredient.