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PubChem Substance
| Name: | Kaolin |
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| PubChem Substance ID: | 158192 |
| Description: | The most common mineral of a group of hydrated aluminum silicates, approximately H2Al2Si2O8-H2O. It is prepared for pharmaceutical and medicinal purposes by levigating with water to remove sand, etc. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) The name is derived from Kao-ling (Chinese: "high ridge"), the original site. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) |
| Synonyms: |
Argiflex; BOL Blanc; Burgess 10; Kaopectate; Apsilex; Amazon 88; White bole; Amazon Kaolin 855D; HSDB 630; CB 2 (clay).
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Identification
| Name: | Kaolin |
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| Name (isomeric): | DB01575 |
| Drug Type: | small molecule |
| Description: | The most common mineral of a group of hydrated aluminum silicates, approximately H2Al2Si2O8-H2O. It is prepared for pharmaceutical and medicinal purposes by levigating with water to remove sand, etc. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) The name is derived from Kao-ling (Chinese: "high ridge"), the original site. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) |
| Brand: | Kaopectate |
| CAS number: | 1332-58-7 |
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. |
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| Pharmacology: | Kaolin is an adsorptive agent. |
| Mechanism of Action: | Kaolin adsorbs water, toxins and bacteria, contributing to firmer stools, reducing fluid loss from diarrhea. |
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