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DB01575 - Kaolin


Identification
Name Kaolin
Accession Number DB01575
Type small molecule
Description Kaolin is a layered silicate mineral. Kaolin 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.
Structure
MOL SDF PDB SMILES InChI
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Molecular Weight Not Available
Groups approved
Monoisotopic Weight Not Available
Pharmacology
Indication Used for upset stomach and diarrhea, a traditional medicine used in China, South America and Africa. Kaolin is also used to treat AIDs-related diarrhea. Kaolin based bandages are also under investigation.
Mechanism of action Kaolin adsorbs water, toxins and bacteria, contributing to firmer stools, reducing fluid loss from diarrhea.
Absorption Not Available
Protein binding Not Available
Biotransformation Not Available
Route of elimination Not Available
Toxicity Not Available
Affected organisms Not Available
Interactions
Drug Interactions
Drug Mechanism of interaction
Chloroquine The antiacid decreases the absorption of chloroquine
Clindamycin The aluminium salt decreases the absorption of lincosamides
Lincomycin The aluminium salt decreases the absorption of lincosamides
Penciclovir The multivalent agent decreases the effect of penicillamine
Food Interactions Not Available

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