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Attapulgite
  Attapulgite
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Attapulgite is a clay-like powder believed to work by adsorbing the bacteria or germ that may be causing the diarrhea. Source

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Directions
The product's directions and warnings should be carefully followed. In addition, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose or use of attapulgite medicine for your particular medical condition.

Side-Effects
This medicine is not absorbed into the body and is therefore not likely to cause problems.





Attapulgite can help with the following:
Digestion  Diarrhea
 Attapulgite is taken by mouth to treat diarrhea.

Environment / Toxicity
  Heavy Metal Toxicity
 Activated Attapulgite (clay) chelates (bonds) with heavy metals throughout the intestinal tract.

  Mercury Toxicity (Amalgam Illness)
 Activated Attapulgite (clay) chelates (bonds) with heavy metals throughout the intestinal tract.


KEY
Likely to help
Highly recommended


GLOSSARY

Bacteria (Bacterial, Bacterium)
Microscopic germs. Some bacteria are "harmful" and can cause disease, while other "friendly" bacteria protect the body from harmful invading organisms.

Diarrhea
Excessive discharge of contents of bowel.




Last updated: Oct 08, 2008
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