Kaolin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Kaolin is a layered silicate mineral. Kaolin is used in ceramics, medicine, coated paper, as a food additive, in toothpaste, as a light diffusing material in white incandescent light bulbs, and in cosmetics. Until the early 1990s it was the active substance of anti-diarrhoea medicine Kaopectate.
Kaolin is an adsorptive agent.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Kaolin |
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Generic | Kaolin |
| Kaolin Other Names | Kaolin, Kaolin, light |
| Related Drugs | loperamide, Lomotil, Imodium, neomycin, Pepto-Bismol, bismuth subsalicylate |
| Type | Powder |
| Formula | Al2H4O9Si2 |
| Weight | Average: 258.156 Monoisotopic: 257.9024618 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Biosynth Pharma (pvt) Ltd, |
| Available Country | Pakistan |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Kaolin is a natural ingredient used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of various conditions including diarrhea, skin dryness, and minor skin bleeding.
Used for upset stomach and diarrhea, a traditional medicine used in China, South America and Africa. Kaolin is also used to treat AIDs-related diarrhea. Kaolin based bandages are also under investigation.
Kaolin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Diaper Rash, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Enteritis infectious, Gastric Ulcer, Loose bowel movements, Stomach pains caused by Gastric Acid
How Kaolin works
Kaolin adsorbs water, toxins and bacteria, contributing to firmer stools, reducing fluid loss from diarrhea.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Drug Interaction
Moderate: hydroxychloroquineUnknown: aripiprazole, desloratadine, aspirin, candesartan, hydroxyzine, amoxicillin / clavulanate, ticagrelor, doxazosin, celecoxib, citalopram, multivitamin with minerals, tadalafil, copper gluconate, ubiquinone, warfarin, rosuvastatin, acetaminophen, clopidogrel, ascorbic acid
Disease Interaction
Major: intestinal obstructionModerate: fever
