Dosing & Uses
AdultPediatric
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
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Temporary darkening of tongue
Temporary dark/black stool discoloration
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Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Hepatic or renal impairment
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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.Previous
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Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
GI deodorant
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