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Kaptin Antidiarrheal Suspension
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Caution is required in patients suffering from dehydration antidiarrheaJs may mask its extent.
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Consult the doctor if diarrhea is not controlled in 48 hours or if fever developed. Pregnancy and lactation:This medicine is considered safe as it is not absorbed into the body and is not likely to cause problems.
Composition Each 15ml (tablespoonful) contains: Active ingredients: Light kaolin 2.9g Pectin 65mg Excipients: Sodium citrate. carboxymethylcellulose. glycerol. benzoic acid. propylene glycol. tween 80. ethanol. anethole. saccharin sodium. and purified water. Properties Kaptin suspension is an adsorbent antidiarrheal that is composed of light kaolin and pectin. Kaolin is a natural hydrated aluminium silicate that is believed to adsorb large numbers of bacteria and toxins. and to reduce water loss. Pectin is a polyuronic polymer that consists of purified carbohydrate extracted from citrus fruit or apple pomace but its mechanism of action is still unknown. S dies have shown no decrease in stool frequency or fecal weight and water content wi is preparation even though stools appeared more formed. -
This preparation is not absorbed and up to 90% of pectin is decomposed in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Indications Kaptin is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately acute diarrhea. It is recommended also for the temporary symptomatic treatment of chronic diarrhea until the etiology is determined.
Side Effects No serious Side effects have been reported with the use of Kaptin. However. mild and transient constipation may occur in some patients specially those who take a 10 of . Drug Interac 0 s When ta en age er, Kaplin may possibly reduce the absorption of aspirin. chloroquine. hydroxychloroquine. phenothiazines. quinidine. digoxin. lincomycin. clindamycin. and tetracyclines. It is recommended that Kaptin be administered not less than 2 hours before or 3 to 4 hours after lincomycin and clindamycin. Patients receiving digoxin should be monitored closely for evidence of altered effect. If you are taking any other medicine. do not take it within 2 to 3 hours of taking Kaptin. Concurrent administration may prevent the other medicine from being absorbed by your body. Presenta 10 Kaptin s spe -
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• Store at a e oera ure of 15 - 25°C. THIS IS A MEDICAMENT
Dosage Dose is to be taken after each loose bowel move men Adults: 60 - 120ml (4 - 8 tablespoonfuls) Children 12years of age and over: 45 - 60ml (3 - 4 tablespoonfuls 6 - 12years of age: 30 - 60ml (2 - 4 tablespoonfuls) 3 - 6 years of age: 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tablespoonfuls) Up to 3 years of age: Use is not recommended un ess rected by a physician
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Contraindications This preparation should be avoided by pa ients who are ypersensitive to kaolin or pectin. as well as in pa ients suffering from diarrhea secondary to pseudomembranous enterocolitis or to toxigenic bacteria. Precautions This preparation is better to be avoided in suspected parasite-associated diarrhea as it may make the recognition of the parasitic causes more difficult. In addition. it is better to be avoided in acute dysentery characterized by bloody stools and
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'edcament is a product which affects your health, a~d Its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you. Follow strictly the doctor's prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sold the medicament. The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicines, their benefits and risks. Do not by yourself interrupl the period of treatment prescribed for you. Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor. Keep all medicaments out of the reach of children.
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17/04/2004