Kaolin, Pectin and Paregoric : Before Using

Kaolin, Pectin and Paregoric - Systemic

Brand Names

Donnagel-PG Kaolin, Pectin and Paregoric *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For kaolin, pectin, and paregoric combination drug, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have an unusual or allergy to paregoric or any other narcotic drug. Always tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

This drug has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems. However, too much use of opium preparations such as paregoric - contained in this combination drug late in pregnancy may cause the baby to become dependent on the drug. This may lead to withdrawal side effects after birth.

Breast-feeding problem

Although the paregoric in this drug passes into breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Children are especially sensitive to the effects of paregoric - contained in this combination drug. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat. Always the fluid loss causing by the diarrhea may result in a severe condition - dehydration, which may be hidden by this drug. For this reason, antidiarrheals must not be given to young children 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

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of paregoric - contained in this combination drug. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat. Always the fluid loss causing by the diarrhea may result in a severe condition - dehydration, which may be hidden by this drug. For this reason, elderly people must not take this drug without first checking with their family doctor. It is also very important that a sufficient amount of liquids be taken 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. When you are taking this drug, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Central nervous system - CNS depressants Effects of CNS depressants or of paregoric, such as drowsiness, may become greater

Naloxone - Narcan
Naltrexone - ReVia These medication block the effect of paregoric and make it less effective in treating diarrhea

Other diarrhea drug The risk of severe constipation may be increased

Other Information for using

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

Alcohol or drug abuse or dependence - history of There is a greater risk that this drug may become habit-forming

Brain disease or head injury
Emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, or other chronic lung disease
Enlarged prostate or problems with urination
Gallbladder disease or gallstones
Heart disease
Irregular heartbeat
Overflow incontinence
Seizures - convulsions - history of The paregoric contained in this drug may make these conditions worse

Colitis or other intestinal disease A more serious condition may develop with the use of this drug

Diarrhea causing by antibiotics This drug may make the diarrhea causing by antibiotics worse or make it last longer

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

Kidney disease
Liver disease In diseaseds with kidney or liver disease, paregoric may build up in the body; smaller doses of this drug may be needed

Underactive thyroid This drug may cause central nervous system - CNS depression and breathing problems in diseaseds with this condition