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Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-2440 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture
NAFDAC number
04-2440
Active ingredient
Light Kaolin
Strength
250 mg
Form
Liquid
Pack size
1 x 60 mL bottle
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
SKG - Pharma Ltd
Approved
21 Dec 2020
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
20 Dec 2025
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-2440). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for light kaolin, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

1) Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated low density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol) who do not respond adequately to diet. Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder may be useful to lower LDL cholesterol in patients who also have hypertriglyceridemia, but it is not indicated where hypertriglyceridemia is the abnormality of most concern. …

Possible side effects

The most common adverse reaction is constipation. When used as a cholesterol-lowering agent predisposing factors for most complaints of constipation are high dose and increased age (more than 60 years old). Most instances of constipation are mild, transient and controlled with conventional therapy. Some patients require a temporary decrease in dosage or discontinuation of therapy. …

Do not use if

Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder is contraindicated in patients with complete biliary obstruction where bile is not secreted into the intestine and in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.

Warnings

PHENYLKETONURICS: CHOLESTYRAMINE FOR ORAL SUSPENSION, USP LIGHT POWDER CONTAINS 22.4 mg PHENYLALANINE PER 5.7 GRAM DOSE.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. The use of cholestyramine in pregnancy or lactation or by women of childbearing age requires that the potential benefits of drug therapy be weighted against the possible hazards to the mother and child. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture

What is in Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture?

Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture contains Light Kaolin (250 mg), as liquid, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-2440, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-2440, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Galways ADM Anti-Diarrhoea Mixture used for?

1) Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevated low density lipoprotein [LDL] cholesterol) who do not respond adequately to diet. Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension, USP Light powder may be useful to lower LDL cholesterol in patients who also ha (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for light kaolin. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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