Yes

Antidiarrheal

Symptomatic treatment of diarrhea

B

Hypersensitivity to attapulgite or any component

The powder, if chronically inhaled, can cause pneumoconiosis, since it contains large amounts of silica

Decreased GI absorption of orally administered clindamycin, tetracyclines, penicillamine, digoxin

Controls diarrhea because of its absorbent action

Absorption: Not absorbed from GI tract

Oral:

<3 years: Not recommended

3-6 years: 750 mg/dose up to 2250 mg/24 hours

6-12 years: 1200-1500 mg/dose up to 4500 mg/24 hours

Adults: 1200-1500 mg after each loose bowel movement or every 2 hours; 15-30 mL up to 8 times/day, up to 9000 mg/24 hours

None reported

Concurrent use with psychotropics may produce additive GI effects (constipation)

No information available to require special precautions

Do not give oral drugs concomitantly with Kaopectate® due to decreased GI absorption

If diarrhea is not controlled in 48 hours, contact a physician

Shake well before administering; re-evaluate cause of diarrhea if not controlled in 48 hours; diarrhea should also be treated by diet, ie, clear liquids, bland foods, and no dairy products for first 24-48 hours

Monitor for signs of fluid and electrolyte loss

Liquid, oral concentrate: 600 mg/15 mL (180 mL, 240 mL, 360 mL, 480 mL); 750 mg/15 mL (120 mL)

Tablet: 750 mg

Chewable: 300 mg, 600 mg