Kaolin + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide
Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide brand name: Ascriptin.
We found no known interaction between Kaolin and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Kaolin and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide
We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.
No Known Interaction Found
We did not find a documented interaction between Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide and Kaolin in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.
If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.
Kaolin safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide is filed under 9 classifications — including antacids, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids). Kaolin has documented interactions with 4 drug classes — the most serious being clindamycin (cleocin) (moderate), digoxin (lanoxin) (moderate) and quinidine (moderate) — and none of Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide’s classifications are among them.
Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.
Kaolin Does Interact With Other Medications
Kaolin has 7 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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Kaolin in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally in food amounts. Kaolin has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US.
When used orally as kaolin-pectin in appropriate amounts.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
What Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide Is Prescribed For, and What Kaolin Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Kaolin is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide is prescribed for: Aspirin is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from headaches, backaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, and minor arthritis pain. It also temporarily reduces fever. Some coated aspirin tablet products note that, under a doctor's supervision, aspirin can help prevent another heart attack or stroke in adults who have already had one. Because of their delayed-release design, those coated products will not give fast relief for headaches or other symptoms needing quick relief.
Kaolin has been studied for:
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Bleeding Natural Medicines rates the evidence for Kaolin: Possibly Effective Read what the research shows
Kaolin for bleeding
Kaolin-impregnated gauze has shown some benefit for reducing bleeding in various situations, including post-procedural bleeding, postoperative bleeding, and bleeding associated with wound debridement.
Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide on your own; if you are taking Kaolin for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
Questions About Kaolin or Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide
These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Kaolin or Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:
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Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide
This page covers Kaolin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide page lists 255 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Piracetam (major).
By severity: 7 major · 211 moderate · 37 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide page
“Ascriptin combines aspirin with two antacids, aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, and the aspirin part already thins the blood on its own. That is why more than 200 of the 255 ingredients listed here can raise bleeding risk, and why this page deserves a careful read rather than a quick skim.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
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Where Kaolin and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide Sit Against Everything Else
Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.
#739 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#75 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.
Where does our data come from?
- Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Kaolin reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Kaolin and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
- What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
About Kaolin
What is Kaolin?
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach and nausea
- Skincare and facial masks
- Soothing minor skin irritation
- Excessive salivation (traditional)
Kaolin is a soft, white clay mineral that has long been used in antidiarrheal products and skincare because it absorbs water and binds substances in the gut. Older diarrhea products often combined it with pectin, but modern guidelines favor rehydration and other treatments, and high-quality evidence for kaolin alone is limited. It is generally considered low-risk for short-term use, but check with your pharmacist or doctor before use, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Mineral clay (hydrated aluminum silicate) · Oral suspensions, tablets, powders, topical pastes and masks
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Kaolin is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Kaolin record says about it on its own.
Kaolin: dosing
There is no single official supplement dose for kaolin, and products vary widely in strength and formulation. The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label exactly.Do not exceed the recommended amount or use it for longer than directed without medical advice.
From our Kaolin monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Aspirin
What Is Aspirin Used For?
Brand name: Ascriptin
Aspirin is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from headaches, backaches, muscle aches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, the common cold, and minor arthritis pain. It also temporarily reduces fever.
Some coated aspirin tablet products note that, under a doctor's supervision, aspirin can help prevent another heart attack or stroke in adults who have already had one. Because of their delayed-release design, those coated products will not give fast relief for headaches or other symptoms needing quick relief.
Other Drugs & Kaolin
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Kaolin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
7 interactions
No interaction 2,822 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Kaolin against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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- Warfarin ›
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- Ivermectin ›
- Testosterone ›
- Sertraline ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Aspirin ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Docusate ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
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- Propranolol ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Bupropion ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Fluoxetine ›
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- Lamotrigine ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
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- Buspirone ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Letrozole ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,822 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Kaolin list.
Kaolin References
The 18 references that drive our Kaolin monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Barker G, Loftus L, Cuddy P, Barker B. The effects of sucralfate suspension and diphenhydramine syrup plus kaolin-pectin on radiotherapy-induced mucositis. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1991;71:288-93.
- Carnel SB, Blakeslee DB, Oswald SG, Barnes M. Treatment of radiation- and chemotherapy-induced stomatitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1990;102:326-30.
- Levin JL, Frank AL, Williams MG, et al. Kaolinosis in a cotton mill worker. Am J Ind Med 1996;29:215-21.
- Chaudhary BA, Kanes GJ, Pool WH. Pleural thickening in mild kaolinosis. South Med J 1997;90:1106-9.
- Altekruse EB, Chaudhary BA, Pearson MG, Morgan WK. Kaolin dust concentrations and pneumoconiosis at a kaolin mine. Thorax 1984;39:436-41.
- Rodin SM, Johnson BF. Pharmacokinetic interactions with digoxin. Clin Pharmacokinet 1988;15:227-44.
- Babhair SA, Tariq M. Effect of magnesium trisilicate and kaolin-pectin on the bioavailability of trimethoprim. Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol 1983;40:165-8.
- Bucci AJ, Myre SA, Tan HS, Shenouda LS. In vitro interaction of quinidine with kaolin and pectin. J Pharm Sci 1981;70:999-1002.
- Allen MD, Greenblatt DJ, Harmatz JS, Smith TW. Effect of magnesium-aluminum hydroxide and kaolin-pectin on absorption of digoxin from tablets and capsules. J Clin Pharmacol 1981;21:26-30. PubMed
- Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sc 1978;67:1582-6.
- Albert KS, et al. Pharmacokinetic evaluation of a drug interaction between kaolin-pectin and clindamycin. J Pharm Sci 1978 67:1579-82.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
- Black RA, Hill DA. Over-the-counter medications in pregnancy. Am Fam Physician 2003;67:2517-24.
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 335 - Antidiarrheal drug products for over-the-counter human use. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=335.50
- Dokoupil M, Marecová K, Handlos P, Brezina P. Death of a female prostitute due to intestinal obstruction by an unknown substance. J Forensic Sci 2019;64(1):289-91. doi: 10.1111/1556-4029.13824. PubMed
- Pain S, Fauconneau B, Bouquet E, Vasse-Terrier L, Pérault-Pochat MC. Severe craving associated with kaolin consumption. Eat Weight Disord 2019;24(2):379-81. doi: 10.1007/s40519-018-0583-1. PubMed
- Attarha BO, Mikulic S, Harris C, Scolapio JS. Kaolin Clay Anemia. Cureus 2021;13(3):e13796.
Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide Is Linked to Lower Levels of 7 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Kaolin — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Kaolin and Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide Together: Common Questions
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