Light kaolin, pectin
Sold as Trexil, Impilo diarrhoea, Betapect, Kaotin, Peckao, Colopect, Biopect, Ejax diarrhoea relief, Kao, Premier kao, Pectikon, Gastropect, Tummy-pect, Pectin-k
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 13
- Registrations
- 14
- Schedule source
- SAHPRA documentation
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opus Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd | Trexil | Not stated | 290621 | Not determined | None |
| Avid Brands S.A. (Pty) Ltd | Impilo diarrhoea | 5 ml | 320359 | Not determined | PIPIL |
| Unimed Healthcare (Pty) Ltd | Betapect | Not stated | 320571 | Not determined | None |
| Brunel Laboratoria (Pty) Ltd | Kaotin | Not stated | 460088 | Not determined | None |
| Medicine Developers International (Pty) Ltd | Peckao | Not stated | 460090.88 | Not determined | None |
| Enaleni Pharmaceuticals (Pty) LtdCancelled | Colopect | Not stated | E0721 | Not determined | None |
| Alliance Pharma (Pty) LtdCancelled | Biopect | Not stated | E0755 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmead1 of 2 cancelled | Ejax diarrhoea relief, Gastropect | mixture | E1146, E1546 | Not determined | None |
| Adcock ingram limitedCancelled | Kao | Not stated | E1174 | Not determined | None |
| The Premier Pharmaceutical Co LtdCancelled | Premier kao | Not stated | E1179 | Not determined | None |
| Gulf Drug Company (Pty) Ltd | Pectikon | 30 mL | E1413 | S0 | PIPIL |
| FDC SA (Pty) Ltd | Tummy-pect | Not stated | R0236 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacorp (Pty) Ltd | Pectin-k | suspension | X0394 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trexil EACH 15,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 3,0 g PECTIN 0,220 g | Not listed | 29062129/11.9/0621 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Impilo diarrhoea mixture EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 1,875 g PECTIN 65,0 mg | 5 mlSuspension | 32035932/11.9/0359Approved 25 January 2023 | Registered | Not determined | PIPIL |
| Betapect EACH 30,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 6,0 g PECTIN 450,0 mg | Not listed | 32057132/11.9/0571 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Kaotin EACH 15,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 3,0 g PECTIN 0,220 g | Not listed | 46008846/11.9/0088 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Peckao EACH 15,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 3,0 g PECTIN 0,220 g | Not listed | 460090.8846/11.9/0090.88 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Colopect 15 ML LIGHT KAOLIN 8,428 G PECTIN 0,176 G | Not listed | E0721E/11.9/721 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Biopect EACH 15 ml CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 2,06 g PECTIN 211,2 mg | Not listed | E0755E/11.9/755 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Ejax diarrhoea relief mixture EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 1,5 g PECTIN 0,065 g | Mixture | E1146E/11.9/1146 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Kao EACH 15 ml CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 4500 mg PECTIN 90 mg | Not listed | E1174E/11.9/1174 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Premier - kao 5 ML LIGHT KAOLIN 1500 MG PECTIN 65 MG | - | E1179E/11.9/1179 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Pectikon EACH 30 ml CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN A 6000 mg PECTIN A 450 mg | 30 mLSuspension | E1413Approved 28 October 2025 | Old Medicine | S0 | PIPIL |
| Gastropect EACH 5 ML SUSPENSION CONTAINS LIGHT KAOLIN 1000 MG PECTIN 50 MG | Not listed | E1546E/11.9/1546 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Tummy-pect EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS:LIGHT KAOLIN 1,0 g; PECTIN 20,0 mg | Not listed | R0236R/11.9/236 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Pectin-k suspension 5 ML LIGHT KAOLIN 3 G PECTIN 0,220 G | Suspension | X0394X/11.9/394 | Registered | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
Where S0 sits on the scale
Sold anywhere, no pharmacist needed.
This is the least restricted tier of medicine. You can buy it in an ordinary shop such as a supermarket or petrol station, and no pharmacist needs to be involved in the sale. It may also be advertised to the public, subject to the general advertising rules that apply to all medicines; the label must still carry the schedule mark like every other tier.
Schedule S0, read from the product's PI-PIL leaflet.
Who may supply: Anyone. It may be sold in an ordinary shop, not only in a pharmacy.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.