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Medically reviewed by Kovalenko Svetlana Olegovna, PharmD. Last updated on 30.03.2022
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Attapulgite
Attapulgite
Acute diarrhea in case of food poisoning, allergies or intolerance to certain foods, violation of the balance of the intestinal microflora.
Inside, swallowing whole without chewing, washed down with liquid. When the first symptoms of diarrhea appear adults in the initial dose of 4 tablets, then 2 tablets after each stool, the maximum daily dose is 14 tablets. Children from 6 to 12 years old — in the initial dose of 2 tablets, then 1 tablet after each stool, the maximum daily dose is 7 tablets.
The duration of therapy should not exceed 2 days.
Inside, with diarrhea — 2 tbsp.2 tablespoons of suspension or 2 tablespoons after each bowel movement (but no more than 12 tablespoons). per day), children 6-12 years — 1 art.1 tablespoon of suspension or 1 tablespoon after each defecation (but not more than 6 tablespoons). per day), children 3-6 years — 1/2 art.spoonfuls of suspension.
Hypersensitivity, intestinal obstruction, fever, diarrhea of chronic and parasitic origin, age up to 3 years.
In some cases — constipation.
- Antidiarrheal medications
- Gastroprotectors
- Adsorbents
Reduces the absorption of antibiotics, digoxin, and anticholinergics from the gastrointestinal tract (should not be administered simultaneously).
