Attapulgite and its Impurities

Attapulgite is a magnesium aluminum silicate clay used as an antidiarrheal medication. It works by adsorbing (binding) toxins, bacteria, and excess water in the digestive tract, helping to firm up stools and reduce bowel movements. Reference standards of Attapulgite API, and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.