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Hydrite is a layered silicate mineral. Hydrite is used in ceramics, medicine, coated paper, as a food additive, in toothpaste, as a light diffusing material in white incandescent light bulbs, and in cosmetics. Until the early 1990s it was the active substance of anti-diarrhoea medicine Kaopectate.
Used for upset stomach and diarrhea, a traditional medicine used in China, South America and Africa. Hydrite is also used to treat AIDs-related diarrhea. Hydrite based bandages are also under investigation. (Diaper rash;)
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Diarrhoea
Adult: As adjunct to rehydration therapy: Up to 24 g daily may be used in divided doses. May be used in combination with other antidiarrhoeal agents.
Intestinal obstruction, spastic bowel condition. Childn <6 yr.
May reduce the absorption of a number of drugs (e.g. tetracycline, lincomycin, digoxin, aspirin, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, phenothiazine).
May cause electrolyte imbalance by increasing sodium and potassium loss in the stools, especially in elderly, children and in severe diarrhoea.