KAOLIN
Argile de Chine, Argilla, Bolus Alba, Caolín, China Clay, Heavy Kaolin, Hydrated Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin Léger, Kaolin Lourd, Light Kaolin, Porcelain Clay, Silicate d’aluminium hydraté, Terre à Porcelaine, White Bole.<br/><br/>
Uses & Effectiveness
Possibly Effective for
- Mouth sores (ulcers) due to radiation treatment (mucositis). . Taking kaolin seems to decrease mouth sores caused by radiation treatment.
- Bleeding. Pressing on an artery using a kaolin pad seems to stop bleeding faster than pressing with regular pad.
- Recovery after surgery. Applying pad filled with kaolin to a surgical wound seems to stop bleeding better than applying a regular pad.
Insufficient Evidence for
- Diarrhea.
- Ulcers and inflammation in the colon (chronic ulcerative colitis).
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
Kaolin is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. It can cause some side effects including constipation, particularly in children and the elderly. Do not inhale kaolin. It can cause lung problems.Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Kaolin is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth in appropriate amounts during pregnancy.Not enough is known about the safety of taking kaolin during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and don't use it.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
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Clindamycin (Cleocin) interacts with KAOLIN
Kaolin might decrease how quickly the body absorbs of clindamycin (Cleocin), an antibiotic. But it probably doesn't decrease the amount of clindamycin (Cleocin) that is absorbed.
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Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with KAOLIN
Kaolin might decrease the absorption and decrease the effectiveness of digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication. To avoid a potential interaction, separate digoxin (Lanoxin) and kaolin doses by at least two hours.
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Quinidine interacts with KAOLIN
Kaolin might decrease the absorption and decrease the effectiveness of quinidine (Quinidex), a heart medication. To avoid a potential interaction, separate quinidine (Quinidex) and kaolin doses by at least two hours.
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Trimethoprim (Proloprim) interacts with KAOLIN
Kaolin might decrease the absorption and decrease the effectiveness of trimethoprim (Proloprim), an antibiotic. To avoid a potential interaction, separate trimethoprim (Proloprim) and kaolin doses by at least two hours.
Dosing
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
ADULT
BY MOUTH:
- For relief of mouth sores (ulcers) caused by radiation treatment (mucositis): A mouth rinse containing 15 mL sucralfate suspension with diphenhydramine syrup plus kaolin-pectin has been used four times a day.
- Bleeding: A pad filled with kaolin has been applied with pressure to a wound.
- For recovery after surgery: A pad filled with kaolin has been applied to a wound after surgery to stop bleeding.
APPLIED TO THE SKIN:
- For recovery after surgery: A pad filled with kaolin has been applied to a wound after surgery to stop bleeding.
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