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Kaopectate (Attapulgite)
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Pharmacology
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Indications
Antidiarrheal
Antidiarrheal
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Safety Information / Warning
Do not use for more than 2days or in the presence of high fever unless directed by a physician. Do not use if stools are bloody; consult a physician. If diarrhea persists, consult a physician. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Oral Suspensions: Children's: Infants and children less than 3years old, only as directed by a physician.
Extra and Regular Strength: Infants and children, only as directed by a physician.
Tablets: Chewable: Do not use in infants or children under 3years of age, unless directed by a physician.
Extra Strength: Do not use in infants and children under 6years of age, unless directed by a physician.
Regular Strength: Do not use in infants and children under 6years of age, unless directed by a physician.
Do not use for more than 2days or in the presence of high fever unless directed by a physician. Do not use if stools are bloody; consult a physician. If diarrhea persists, consult a physician. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Oral Suspensions: Children's: Infants and children less than 3years old, only as directed by a physician.
Extra and Regular Strength: Infants and children, only as directed by a physician.
Tablets: Chewable: Do not use in infants or children under 3years of age, unless directed by a physician.
Extra Strength: Do not use in infants and children under 6years of age, unless directed by a physician.
Regular Strength: Do not use in infants and children under 6years of age, unless directed by a physician.
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Recommended Dosage
Oral Suspensions: Extra Strength: Not to exceed 6doses in 24hours. Adults and children over 12years: 30mL of suspension. Children 6to 12years: 15mL of suspension. Children under 6years: as directed by a physician.
Regular Strength and Children's: Not to exceed 7doses in 24hours. Adults and children over 12years: 30mL of suspension. Children 6to 12years: 15mL of suspension. Children 3to 6years: 7.5mL of suspension. Infants and children: as directed by a physician.
Tablets: Chewable: Adults: 4tablets initially then 4tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 28tablets in 24hours. Children 6to 12years: 2tablets initially then 2tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 14tablets in 24hours. Children 3to 6years: 1tablet initially then 1tablet after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 7tablets in 24hours. Chew tablets thoroughly and swallow.
Extra Strength: Adults: 2tablets initially then 2tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 12tablets in 24hours. Children 6to 12years: 1tablet initially then 1tablet after each subsequent bowel movement. Swallow tablets with water. Do not chew.
Regular Strength: Adults: 2tablets initially, then 2tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 14tablets in 24hours. Children 6to 12years: 1tablet initially, then 1tablet after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 7tablets in 24hours. Swallow whole tablets with water. Do not chew.
Oral Suspensions: Extra Strength: Not to exceed 6doses in 24hours. Adults and children over 12years: 30mL of suspension. Children 6to 12years: 15mL of suspension. Children under 6years: as directed by a physician.
Regular Strength and Children's: Not to exceed 7doses in 24hours. Adults and children over 12years: 30mL of suspension. Children 6to 12years: 15mL of suspension. Children 3to 6years: 7.5mL of suspension. Infants and children: as directed by a physician.
Tablets: Chewable: Adults: 4tablets initially then 4tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 28tablets in 24hours. Children 6to 12years: 2tablets initially then 2tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 14tablets in 24hours. Children 3to 6years: 1tablet initially then 1tablet after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 7tablets in 24hours. Chew tablets thoroughly and swallow.
Extra Strength: Adults: 2tablets initially then 2tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 12tablets in 24hours. Children 6to 12years: 1tablet initially then 1tablet after each subsequent bowel movement. Swallow tablets with water. Do not chew.
Regular Strength: Adults: 2tablets initially, then 2tablets after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 14tablets in 24hours. Children 6to 12years: 1tablet initially, then 1tablet after each subsequent bowel movement. Not to exceed 7tablets in 24hours. Swallow whole tablets with water. Do not chew.
Supplied / Packaging
Oral Suspensions: Children's: Each 15mL of cherry-flavored suspension contains: activated attapulgite 600mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C red No.40, flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. Energy: 28.7kJ (7.1kcal)/15mL. Sodium: <1mmol (4.88mg)/15mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 180mL. Protect from freezing.
Extra Strength: Each 15mL of peppermint-flavored suspension contains: activated attapulgite 750mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. Energy: 29.7kJ (7.1kcal)/15mL. Sodium: <1mmol (4.88mg)/15mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 250and 350mL. Protect from freezing.
Regular Strength: Each 15mL of vanilla-flavored suspension contains: activated attapulgite 600mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. Energy: 29.7kJ (7.1kcal)/15mL. Sodium: <1mmol (2.2mg)/15mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 250and 350mL. Protect from freezing.
Tablets: Chewable: Each pink with white specks tablet, with K embossed on one side, contains: activated attapulgite 300mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, D&C red No.27, D&C red No.30, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, sucrose and titanium dioxide. Energy: 23.9kJ (5.7kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (1mg). Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Blister packs of 16. Store at room temperature.
Extra Strength: Each white, capsule-shaped tablet, printed KAO750 in gray on one side, contains: activated attapulgite 750mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, parabens, pectin, propylene glycol, sucrose, synthetic black iron oxide, titanium dioxide and zinc stearate. Energy: <4.2kJ (1kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (1mg). Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Blister packs of 15. Store at room temperature.
Regular Strength: Each white, ellipsoidal tablet, printed KAO600 in gray on one side, contains: activated attapulgite 600mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, parabens, pectin, propylene glycol, sucrose, synthetic black iron oxide, titanium dioxide and zinc stearate. Energy: <4.2kJ (1kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (1mg). Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Blister packs of 15. Store at room temperature.
Oral Suspensions: Children's: Each 15mL of cherry-flavored suspension contains: activated attapulgite 600mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: FD&C red No.40, flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. Energy: 28.7kJ (7.1kcal)/15mL. Sodium: <1mmol (4.88mg)/15mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 180mL. Protect from freezing.
Extra Strength: Each 15mL of peppermint-flavored suspension contains: activated attapulgite 750mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. Energy: 29.7kJ (7.1kcal)/15mL. Sodium: <1mmol (4.88mg)/15mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 250and 350mL. Protect from freezing.
Regular Strength: Each 15mL of vanilla-flavored suspension contains: activated attapulgite 600mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, magnesium aluminum silicate, methylparaben, purified water, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide and xanthan gum. Energy: 29.7kJ (7.1kcal)/15mL. Sodium: <1mmol (2.2mg)/15mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Bottles of 250and 350mL. Protect from freezing.
Tablets: Chewable: Each pink with white specks tablet, with K embossed on one side, contains: activated attapulgite 300mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, D&C red No.27, D&C red No.30, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, sucrose and titanium dioxide. Energy: 23.9kJ (5.7kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (1mg). Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Blister packs of 16. Store at room temperature.
Extra Strength: Each white, capsule-shaped tablet, printed KAO750 in gray on one side, contains: activated attapulgite 750mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, parabens, pectin, propylene glycol, sucrose, synthetic black iron oxide, titanium dioxide and zinc stearate. Energy: <4.2kJ (1kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (1mg). Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Blister packs of 15. Store at room temperature.
Regular Strength: Each white, ellipsoidal tablet, printed KAO600 in gray on one side, contains: activated attapulgite 600mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, parabens, pectin, propylene glycol, sucrose, synthetic black iron oxide, titanium dioxide and zinc stearate. Energy: <4.2kJ (1kcal). Sodium: <1mmol (1mg). Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free. Blister packs of 15. Store at room temperature.
