Kaolin + Pectin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Kaolin + Pectin is an absorbent anti-diarrhoea mixture. It is used for mild diarrhoea. In Pakistan it is available as suspension, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Kaolin + Pectin works

Kaolin is a fine natural clay and pectin is a soluble fibre from fruit. Together they absorb water, bacteria and irritants in the gut, forming a gel that bulks up the stool and makes it firmer. They are not absorbed into the body and pass out in the stools.

What is Kaolin + Pectin used for?

• Mild diarrhoea

Kaolin + Pectin mixture is used for short-term relief of mild, uncomplicated diarrhoea in adults. It can help firm up loose stools, but it does not treat the cause of the diarrhoea or replace lost fluids. For most cases, especially in children, oral rehydration salts (ORS) are the most important treatment, and diarrhoea usually settles on its own within a few days.

Side effects of Kaolin + Pectin

Kaolin + Pectin is generally gentle on the body, though it can cause:

• Constipation
• Bloating
• A feeling of fullness
• Mild stomach discomfort

See a doctor urgently if there is blood or mucus in the stools, a high fever, severe stomach pain, or signs of dehydration such as a dry mouth, very little urine or drowsiness.

Precautions and warnings

• Seek medical advice if diarrhoea lasts more than two days in adults, or sooner in children, older people or anyone who seems unwell.
• Kaolin can reduce the absorption of other medicines taken at the same time, so keep a gap between them as your pharmacist advises.
• Keep drinking fluids and use ORS to prevent dehydration while you have diarrhoea.
• It is not recommended for young children without medical advice.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your pharmacist or doctor before use.

Frequently asked questions about Kaolin + Pectin

What is the price of Kaolin + Pectin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Kaolin + Pectin products currently in stock range from Rs 24 to Rs 104 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Kaptin 486.6 mg / 43.3 mg Suspension at Rs 24. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Kaolin + Pectin are available in Pakistan?

Kaolin + Pectin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Diarhol (Epla), Kaptin (Lisko), Kaltin (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd) and Novopectin (Isis).

Do I need a prescription for Kaolin + Pectin?

Kaolin + Pectin is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.

Can Kaolin + Pectin be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your pharmacist or doctor before use.

Are all Kaolin + Pectin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Kaolin + Pectin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Kaolin + Pectin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 6 products containing Kaolin + Pectin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.