Di-Gon II (Oral)

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Di-Gon II (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Di-Gon II (Oral)

Di-Gon II (Oral) Medication Classification

ATTAPULGITE (By mouth)

Di-Gon II (Oral) Brandname

Kaopectate, Kaopectate Children's Liquid, Diarrest, Di-Gon II, Donnagel, Kaopek, Kaopectate Advanced Formula, Diasorb, QC Anti Diarrheal

Di-Gon II (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Attapulgite (a-ta-PULL-gite) Treats diarrhea.

When To Not Use Di-Gon II (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to attapulgite. You should not use attapulgite if you have lost a lot of body fluids (dehydration) or if there is blood in your stools.

How Should You Use Di-Gon II (Oral)

Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow dosing instructions on the medicine label when taking this medicine without the advice of your doctor.
• In most cases, you will take one dose after each bowel movement. Drink plenty of caffeine-free clear liquids such as ginger ale, herb tea, water, gelatin, or broth.
• Swallow the tablet whole.
• Chew the chewable tablet well and swallow.
• Shake the oral liquid well before each use.
If a dose is missed:
• Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper Di-Gon II (Oral) Storage

Store Di-Gon II (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Di-Gon II (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Di-Gon II (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Attapulgite should not be taken at the same time as other medicines; take at least 2 hours before or after other medicines

Di-Gon II (Oral) Warnings

• Call your doctor if you are still having diarrhea after taking this medicine for 2 days, or if you develop a high fever.
• You may have severe constipation if you take attapulgite for a long period of time or in large doses.

Di-Gon II (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Nausea
• Constipation
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Gas