Name of the medicinal product

Donnagel-PG

Therapeutic indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

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. Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) is an adsorbent.

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

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

Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) is an adsorbent. It works by adsorbing fluid, which helps to decrease the number of diarrhea stools.

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.

Opium (Donnagel-PG) preparation is an opioid. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Opium (Donnagel-PG) is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.

Opium (Donnagel-PG) preparation (sometimes called "Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture") is used to treat diarrhea.

Opium (Donnagel-PG) preparation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture. Using Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture. Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture.
Use Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Use of Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture is not recommended in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture during pregnancy. It is unknown if Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

If you suddenly stop taking Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

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.

Contraindications

PREGNANCY: Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) is safe during pregnancy.

NURSING MOTHERS: Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) is safe to use in nursing mothers.

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) 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 Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
Take Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) with a full glass of water.
Do not take Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) 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 Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG).
If you miss a dose of Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) 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 Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG).

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture may be taken with or without food.
Use the dropper that comes with Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
If you miss a dose of Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Opium (Donnagel-PG) tincture.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) 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 Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG). Opiate pain relievers, for example, oxycodone (Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin), propoxyphene (Darvon), morphine, and codeine cause constipation, and Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) (and other antidiarrheals) can make the constipation caused by these drugs worse.

Undesirable effects

Applies to Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG): 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 Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) (the active ingredient contained in Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG))

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

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Opium (Donnagel-PG) preparation and call your doctor at once if you have:

weak or shallow breathing;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
confusion; or
feelings of extreme happiness or sadness.

Common side effects may include:

nausea, vomiting;
constipation;
dizziness, drowsiness; or
itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Qualitative and quantitative composition

Attapulgite (Donnagel-PG) 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.

Donnagel-PG

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