Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
- 200mg
Fecal Odor with Colostomy, Ileostomy, or Incontinence
Chew or swallow 200-400 mg PO TID with meals
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
- 200mg
Fecal Odor with Colostomy, Ileostomy, or Incontinence
Chew or swallow 200 mg PO TID with meals
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Temporary darkening of tongue
Temporary dark/black stool discoloration
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Hepatic or renal impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Poorly absorbed in to system circulation
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A:Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B:May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C:Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D:Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X:Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA:Information not available.
Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
GI deodorant
