sparsely Diarrest Generic Name: Attapulgite Tablet (at ah PULL gyte) Brand Name: Di-Gon II, Diarrest Overview Side Effects Interactions Pregnancy Reviews More Support Group Q & A Uses of Diarrest: It is used to treat loose stools (diarrhea). What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Diarrest? If you have an allergy to Diarrest (attapulgite tablet) or any part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Diarrest with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Newborn Baby Health: 8 Woes From Cradle Cap And Colic To Whooping Cough What are some things I need to know or do while I take Diarrest? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you are 65 or older, use Diarrest with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Diarrest) best taken? Use Diarrest as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Follow what your doctor has told you to do. Take with or without food. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for longer than you were told by your doctor. This medicine prevents many other drugs from getting into the body. If you take other drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if you need to take them at some other time than Diarrest. What do I do if I miss a dose? This medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. What are some other side effects of Diarrest? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Diarrest? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Diarrest or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Diarrest. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Diarrest (attapulgite) Side Effects During Pregnancy Drug Interactions Support Group 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: antidiarrheals Consumer resources Other brands: Di-Gon II , Ka-Pec , Kao-Tin Advanced Formula Related treatment guides Diarrhea Drug Status Availability Discontinued N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Diarrest Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! 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