Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Attapulgite
Drug Class
Gastro
Chemical Class
Magnesium aluminum silicate
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Uses
It is used to treat diarrhea .
How It Works
Chemical Class
Magnesium aluminum silicate
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Magnesium aluminum silicate. It belongs to Antidiarrheal pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1200 to 1500 mg — As recommended.
After each loose motion. Up to max. 8 g.
2
Child · Oral
450 mg/kg /day — As recommended.
In divided doses, for 2 days, or as required
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity, febrile illness, elderly, high fever and blood in stool
Important Warnings
Heart disease, bowel disease, allergies
Side Effects
Pneumoconiosis
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Attapulgite was found.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
classified as pregnancy category B, to be used with caution.
Lactation
Caution advised.
Storage
Liq Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat. Tab, Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 42.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 4.25 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 189
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 42.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Attapulgite, and what they are not.
Different molecules used for the same condition. A clinical decision, not a swap.
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Sodium Chloride 2.6 Gm
Rs 14.96Rs 14.96/unit
Doctile
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Rs 23.75Rs 23.75/unit
Prepro-gg
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Rs 62.23Rs 62.23/unit
No DRAP alerts
Actiflor
250Mg
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Rs 78.85Rs 78.85/unit
Zincday
60Ml
Zinc
Rs 133Rs 133/unit
No DRAP alerts
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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