Kaolin
Other Intestinal Adsorbents
Sold as Alumina silicata
- Drug class
- Other Intestinal Adsorbents
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral, Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 2
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 11
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Kaolin is an intestinal adsorbent [1]. It belongs to the drug class of other intestinal adsorbents [1].
Kaolin is approved for use after washing the face and applying toner to refine skin texture. It is then applied as a mask, with an appropriate amount spread evenly over the entire face, avoiding the eye area. After 10 to 20 minutes, the product is rinsed off thoroughly with lukewarm water [1].
This active ingredient may be sold under brand names such as Alumina silicata [1]. There were 11 adverse event reports for kaolin in the last 12 months [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 2 | March 14, 2024 |
USUnited States· FDA
2 products
Uses
After washing your face, use a toner to refine your skin texture. 2. Take an appropriate amount of the mask and apply it evenly over the entire face, avoiding the eye area. 3. After 10 to 20 minutes after applying the product, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Kaolin. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
Interaction data compiled from DDInter (academic, CC-BY). Severity classification only - this is not a complete interaction checker and not medical advice.
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0be49a3c-ca6d-e8… · revised December 6, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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