Donnagel

When used in medicine, it physically binds to acids and toxic substances in the stomach and digestive tract. For that reason, it has often been used in antidiarrheal medications. Donnagel is an adsorbent.

Treating diarrhea and cramping. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Donnagel liquid is an adsorbent. It works by adsorbing fluid, which helps to decrease the number of diarrhea stools.

Adult 2 tab after initial bowel movement & 2 tab after subsequent bowel movement. Max daily dose: 12 tab. Childn 6-12 yr ½ adult dose. Max daily dose: 6 tab.

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What is the most important information I should know about Donnagel?

PREGNANCY: Donnagel is safe during pregnancy.

NURSING MOTHERS: Donnagel is safe to use in nursing mothers.

Use Donnagel liquid as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Donnagel liquid may be taken with or without food.
• Shake well before using.
• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Donnagel liquid is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• Take Donnagel liquid with a full glass of water.
• Do not take Donnagel liquid at the same time as a bisphosphonate (eg, alendronate), quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracycline (eg, doxycycline). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how to separate these medicines from your dose of Donnagel liquid.
• If you miss a dose of Donnagel liquid and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Donnagel liquid.

Donnagel can decrease the absorption of benztropine (Cogentin), trihexyphenidyl (Artane), loxapine (Loxitane) and dicyclomine (Bentyl) if taken at the same time. These medications should be taken at least 2 hours earlier or later than Donnagel. Opiate pain relievers, for example, oxycodone (Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin), propoxyphene (Darvon), morphine, and codeine cause constipation, and Donnagel (and other antidiarrheals) can make the constipation caused by these drugs worse.

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What are the possible side effects of Donnagel?

Applies to Donnagel: liquid, suspension, tablet

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Donnagel (the active ingredient contained in Donnagel)

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Donnagel is a magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate which occurs in a type of clay soil common to the Southeastern United States. When used in medicine, it physically binds to acids and toxic substances in the stomach and digestive tract. For that reason, it has often been used in antidiarrheal medications. Until 2003, it was the active ingredient used in Kaopectate, before that product was reformulated with bismuth subsalicylate.