Description:Attapulgite is an oral, nonabsorbed medication that is used in the management of diarrhea. It works by adsorbing (binding) large numbers of bacteria and toxins and reducing the loss of water. Attapulgite reduces the number of bowel movements, improves the consistency of loose or watery stools, and relieves the gastrointestinal cramping that often is associated with diarrhea.
Attapulgite used for
Attapulgite is used for the short-term treatment of diarrhea.
Streptomagma Streptomycin base (assulphate) 150 mg, Attapulgite350 mg, Pectin 45 mg, driedaluminium hydroxide gel 70 mg. TAB / 10
$0.12
Attapulgite - Frequently asked Questions
Can Attapulgite be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Can Attapulgite be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Attapulgite be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Attapulgite, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Attapulgite. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
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One patient reported frequency of use
How often should I take Attapulgite? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Attapulgite should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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3 times in a day
1
100.0%
Two patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Attapulgite May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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501mg-1g
2
100.0%
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Attapulgite: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Attapulgite is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
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Empty stomach
1
100.0%
Two patients reported age
Patients
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1-5
1
50.0%
> 60
1
50.0%
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