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.
Primary Characteristics
Kaolin is also known as Kaolin Pectin.
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Hydrated Aluminium Silicate.
It is classified in Antidiarrhoeals pharmacological group.
Molecular Weight: 228.16 · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Kaolin.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Kaolin is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Inflammation, Poisoning.
Contraindications
Kaolin is contraindicated in conditions like Intestinal obstruction.
Dosage
Kaolin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 3000 mg | 3000 mg | Every 4h | PO | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 5 ml | 5 ml | Every 4h | 1 spoon full up to 1 year of age | |
| 5 ml | 5 ml | Every 4h | 2 spoon full up to 5 year of age | |
| 175 mg/kg | 175 mg/kg | — | Oral | As Required, Recommended for 4-6 yrs of children |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended in this age group | |
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Kaolin in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Kaolinosis , Constipation .
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Kaolin are Severe bronchial cellulitis, Shortness of breadth.
Kaolin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Constipation , Dizziness, Itching, Mental depression, Redness, Restlessness.
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Drug Classification
- 1.17.7.2 — Antidiarrheals