indication

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.

pharmacology

Kaolin is an adsorptive agent.

mechanism of action

Kaolin adsorbs water, toxins and bacteria, contributing to firmer stools, reducing fluid loss from diarrhea.

drug interactions

Chloroquine: The antiacid decreases the absorption of chloroquine

Clindamycin: The aluminium salt decreases the absorption of lincosamides

Lincomycin: The aluminium salt decreases the absorption of lincosamides

Penciclovir: The multivalent agent decreases the effect of penicillamine