Overview
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.
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.
Associated Conditions
- Diaper Rash
- Diarrhea
- Diarrhea (Dysentery)
- Enteritis infectious
- Gastric Ulcer
- Loose bowel movements
- Stomach pains caused by Gastric Acid
Clinical Trials
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FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durvet, Inc. | 30798-630 | ORAL | 208.1 g in 1 L | 5/12/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
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| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | Approval Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAKOPECTIN SUSPENSION | SIN06076P | SUSPENSION | 6000mg/30ml | 5/23/1991 | |
| KAOMIX ORAL MIXTURE | SIN08787P | SUSPENSION | 20% w/v | 7/3/1996 | |
| AXCEL KAOPEC SUSPENSION | SIN06496P | SUSPENSION | 1 g/5 ml | 8/19/1991 |
NMPA Drug Approvals
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| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALAMINE-D LOTION | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/3/1979 |
TGA Drug Approvals
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| No TGA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE CREAM | bebia pediatric, division of stiefel canada inc. | 00885576 | Cream - Topical | 11 % | 12/31/1991 |
| DONNAGEL LIQ | ayerst laboratories | 01908006 | Liquid - Oral | 6 G / 30 ML | 12/31/1993 |
| DONNAGEL-PG LIQ | wyeth-ayerst canada inc. | 02041634 | Liquid - Oral | 6 G / 30 ML | 12/31/1994 |
| HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE (S #258) - 30C LIQ | total health centre | 02104792 | Liquid - Sublingual | 30 C / ML | 12/31/1994 |
| ALUMINA SILICATA GRANULE 1DH-30DH | homeocan inc. | 01932977 | Tablet - Oral | 1 DH | 12/31/1991 |
| DIARET LIQ | produits francais labs inc. | 00540870 | Liquid - Oral | 3.078 G / 30 ML | 12/31/1981 |
| KAOLIN MIXTURE W PECTIN NF | stanley pharmaceuticals, a division of vita health products inc. | 00238651 | Liquid - Oral | 200 MG / ML | 12/31/1972 |
| DONNAGEL LIQ | wyeth-ayerst canada inc. | 02041774 | Liquid - Oral | 6 G / 30 ML | 12/31/1995 |
| KAOLIN PECTIN SUS | regal pharms, division of bradcan corporation | 00412570 | Suspension - Oral | 19.76 % | 12/31/1978 |
| DONNAGEL-MB SUS | ayerst laboratories | 01906542 | Suspension - Oral | 6 G / 30 ML | 12/31/1991 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Registration Number | Pharmaceutical Form | Prescription Type | Status |
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| No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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| No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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| No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
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| No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
UK EMC Drug Information
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| No UK EMC drug information found for this drug. | |||||
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