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Drug Details

Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BP

• Drug Class Description
  Adsorbents / opiates (opioids / antidiarrhoeals).
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  A slowly separating buff suspension with the odour and taste of chlorodyne.
• Description
  Kaolin and Morphine Mixture BP
• Indications
  For the relief of occasional diarrhoea. For oral administration.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Adults and children over 12 years: 10ml (two teaspoonfuls) in water.

  May be repeated three times a day until the condition is relieved.

  Children under 12 years: Not recommended for children under 12 years.

  Elderly: There is no need for dosage reduction in the elderly.

• Special Precautions
  

  Should be used with caution in patients with inflammatory or obstructive bowel disorders.

  Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

  Warning: Do not exceed the stated dose.

  If diarrhoea does not stop in 24 hours, talk to your doctor.

  Suitable for the symptomatic relief of diarrhoea only. No substitute for rehydration therapy. Drink plenty of fluids if you have diarrhoea.

  May cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.

• Interactions
  

  Clinically significant interactions may occur in patients taking maoi's concurrently or within 14 days of such treatment and these reactions may be serious. The depressant effects of morphine may enhance depressants of the central nervous system such as alcohol, hypnotics, sedatives and phenothiazines. The absorbent properties of kaolin may influence the gastrointestinal absorption of other drugs.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Common side effects which may occur include nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, sweating, facial flushing and miosis.