11111KaptinAntidiarrhealSuspensionCompositionEach 15ml (tablespoonful) contains:Active ingredients: Light kaolin 2.9g

Pectin 65mgExcipients: Sodium citrate. carboxymethylcellulose. glycerol. benzoic

acid. propylene glycol. tween 80. ethanol. anethole. sac-charin sodium. and purified water.

PropertiesKaptin suspension is an adsorbent antidiarrheal that is composed of light kaolinand pectin. Kaolin is a natural hydrated aluminium silicate that is believed toadsorb large numbers of bacteria and toxins. and to reduce water loss. Pectin isa polyuronic polymer that consists of purified carbohydrate extracted from citrusfruit or apple pomace but its mechanism of action is still unknown. S dies haveshown no decrease in stool frequency or fecal weight and water content wi ispreparation even though stools appeared more formed.

- This preparation is not absorbed and up to 90% of pectin is decomposed in thegastrointestinal tract.

_ IndicationsKaptin is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately acutediarrhea. It is recommended also for the temporary symptomatic treatment ofchronic diarrhea until the etiology is determined.DosageDose is to be taken after each loose bowel movemenAdults: 60 - 120ml (4 - 8 tablespoonfuls)Children

12years of age and over: 45 - 60ml (3 - 4 tablespoonfuls6 - 12years of age: 30 - 60ml (2 - 4 tablespoonfuls)3 - 6 years of age: 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tablespoonfuls)Up to 3 years of age: Use is not recommended un ess rected by a physi-cian

ContraindicationsThis preparation should be avoided by pa ients who are ypersensitive tokaolin or pectin. as well as in pa ients suffering from diarrhea secondary topseudomembranous enterocolitis or to toxigenic bacteria.PrecautionsThis preparation is better to be avoided in suspected parasite-associated diarrheaas it may make the recognition of the parasitic causes more difficult. In addition.it is better to be avoided in acute dysentery characterized by bloody stools and

0312015 Celevated temperature. in such case an antibiotic therapy may be required.Caution is required in patients suffering from dehydration as adsorbenantidiarrheaJs may mask its extent.Consult the doctor if diarrhea is not controlled in 48 hours or if fever developed.Pregnancy and lactation:This medicine is considered safe as it is not absorbedinto the body and is not likely to cause problems.Side EffectsNo serious Side effects have been reported with the use of Kaptin. However.mild and transient constipation may occur in some patients specially those whotake a 10 of .Drug Interac 0 sWhen ta en age er, Kaplin may possibly reduce the absorption of aspirin.chloroquine. hydroxychloroquine. phenothiazines. quinidine. digoxin. lincomycin.clindamycin. and tetracyclines. It is recommended that Kaptin be administerednot less than 2 hours before or 3 to 4 hours after lincomycin and clindamycin.Patients receiving digoxin should be monitored closely for evidence of alteredeffect.

If you are taking any other medicine. do not take it within 2 to 3 hours of takingKaptin. Concurrent administration may prevent the other medicine from beingabsorbed by your body.Presenta 10

Kaptin s spe - : Bottle of 200mL.

• Store at a e oera ure of 15 - 25°C.

THIS IS A MEDICAMENT

'edcament is a product which affects your health,a~d Its consumption contrary to instructions isdangerous for you.

- Follow strictly the doctor's prescription, the methodof use and the instructions of the pharmacist who soldthe medicament.

- The doctor and the pharmacist are experts inmedicines, their benefits and risks.

- Do not by yourself interrupl the period of treatmentprescribed for you.

- Do not repeat the same prescription without consultingyour doctor.Keep all medicaments out of the reach of children.

Council of Arab Health Ministers,Union of Arab Pharmacists.

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