Generic
Name
Kaolin/Pectin
Brand
Names
Kaopectate (also contains attapulgite)
Type
of Drug
Antidiarrheal
Form
and Storage
Oral suspension
Store in airtight container protected from freezing.
Indications
for Use
Treatment of diarrhea.
General
Information
Unknown if any have FDA
approval in veterinary medicine. Available over
the counter. Suspected to work by absorbing bacteria
and toxins in the intestine and coating the lining of the
intestines for additional protection. Kaopectate now has attapulgite
as the adsorbent instead of kaolin.
If the diarrhea continues for more than 48 hours or the pet
does not continue to be active and alert, contact your veterinarian.
Further treatment may be needed. Bismuth salicylate (Pepto
Bismol) may be more effective than kaolin/pectin in dogs and
cats.
Usual
Dose and Administration
Dogs and Cats: 0.5-1.0 ml/pound by
mouth every 4-6 hours. Treatment should only be needed for
1-2 days. If the vomiting and/or diarrhea persists for more
than 48 hours; the pet has a fever, is depressed or shows
abdominal pain; or the pet does not continue to be active
and alert, contact your veterinarian. Further treatment may
be needed.
Side
Effects
May see constipation at high doses.
Contraindications/Warnings
Do not use in patients hypersensitive
(allergic) to it.
Do
not use it to control severe diarrhea.
Do
not use products containing bismuth salicylate in cats unless
directed by your veterinarian. Dogs that may have an allergy
to aspirin should not be given the formulation with bismuth
salicylate. Use with caution in dogs receiving aspirin.
Shake
well before use.
Drug
or Food Interactions
May inhibit the absorption of lincomycin and digoxin. Give
kaolin/pectin at least 2 hours before or 3-4 hours after the
other medication if both drugs are to be used.
No
known food interactions.
Overdose/Toxicity
May see constipation.
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