Kaolin-Pectin (Kaopectate)

Category:

• Gastrointestinal

Description:

• May act as absorbent antidiarrheal

Indications:

• Diarrhea

Drug interactions:

• Reduced efficacy: clindamycin, lincomycin

• Reduced bioavailability of tablets (capsules not affected): digioxin

• Reduced plasma concentrations: quinidine

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C; not absorbed, should have no effect on lactation or nursing infant

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• GI: constipation

Dosage:

Administered orally as a suspension

• Adult: 

  • PO 60-120ml after each loose bowel movement

• Child:  

  • (age 6-12) 

    • PO 30-60ml after each loose bowel movement

  • (age 3-6) 

    • PO 15-30ml after each loose bowel movement