Attapulgite : Before Using - Diar-Aid, Diarrest, Diasorb, Diatrol, Donnagel, Kaopectate, Kaopectate Advanced Formula, Kaopectate Maximum Strength, Kaopek, K-Pek, Parepectolin, Rheaban, Fowler's

Attapulgite - Oral

Brand Names

Diar-Aid, Diarrest, Diasorb, Diatrol, Donnagel, Kaopectate, Kaopectate Advanced Formula, Kaopectate Maximum Strength, Kaopek, K-Pek, Parepectolin, Rheaban, Fowler's Attapulgite *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

If you are taking this drug without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For attapulgite, the following must be considered

Pregnancy care

This drug is not absorbed into the body and is not likely to cause problems.

Breast-feeding problem

This drug is not absorbed into the body and is not likely to cause problems.

Use for Children

The fluid loss causing 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 family doctor. In older children with diarrhea, antidiarrheals may be using, 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.

Elderly care

The fluid loss causing by diarrhea may result in a severe condition. For this reason, elderly people 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.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary If you are taking any other drug, do not take it within 2 to 3 hours of attapulgite . Taking the medication at the same time may prevent the other drug from being absorbed by your body. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of attapulgite. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Dysentery This condition may get worse; a various kind of treat may be needed