Attapulgite
- Atc Codes:A07BC04#A07BC54
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Pharmacologic Category
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic Use
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Drug Interactions
- Dosage
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Special Considerations
Brand Names
Europe
Belgium: Actapulgite; France: Actapulgite; Poland: Kaopectate.
Drug combinations
Attapulgite, Sulfamethoxazole, and Trimethoprim
Chemistry
Pharmacologic Category
Antidiarrhea Agents. (ATC-Code: A07BC04; A07BC54).
Mechanism of action
Nonselectively absorbs excess intestinal fluid. May interfere with absorption of nutrients and other drugs.
Therapeutic use
Diarrhea and cramps.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to attapulgite or any component of the formulation.
Warnings and precautions
Consult healthcare provider before initiating therapy if high fever or bloody stools are present. Do not use for more than 2 days. If diarrhea persists, consult healthcare provider.