[A natural clay-like mineral mixture of hydrated aluminum silicate containing magnesium, adsorbent Attapulgite (kaopectate) acts locally in the intestines to adsorb bacteria and toxins; reduce water loss; and treat diarrhea. Sometimes it is activated by heat to increase absorbency. (NCI04) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0052657 - Pharmacologic Substance
- Inorganic Chemical
Relation/PAR: [GA400] ANTIDIARRHEAL AGENTS
Magnesium Compounds
Silicon Compounds
Relation/CHD: Activated attapulgite
ATTAPULGITE 300 MG
attapulgite 40 MG/ML
ATTAPULGITE 600 MG
ATTAPULGITE 750 MG
ATTAPULGITE 10 %