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PubChem Substance
| Name: | attapulgite |
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| PubChem Substance ID: | 168300 |
| Synonyms: |
ATTAPULGITE; Attapulgus clay; 12174-11-7; Actapulgite; Attapulgite, activated; 37189-50-7; Attaclay X 250; HSDB 410; Palygorskit [German]; Palygorskite ((Mg(Al0.5-1Fe0-0.5))Si4(OH)O10.4H2O).
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Identification
| Name: | attapulgite |
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| Name (isomeric): | DB01574 |
| Drug Type: | small molecule |
| CAS number: | 12174-11-7 |
Pharmacology
| Indication: | When used in medicine, it physically binds to acids and toxic substances in the stomach and digestive tract. For that reason, it has often been used in antidiarrheal medications. Attapulgite is an adsorbent. |
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| Pharmacology: | Attapulgite is an adsorptive magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate which binds to toxins, bacteria and water. |
| Mechanism of Action: | Attapulgite adsorbs water, toxins and bacteria, contributing to firmer stools, reducing fluid loss from diarrhea. |
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