Bentonite

Products Bentonite is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. Specialty retailers can order it from specialized suppliers. It is named after the place where it was found near Fort Benton in the United States. Structure and properties Bentonite is a natural clay with a large proportion of montmorillonite, a hydrous aluminum silicate … Bentonite

Activated Carbon

Products Activated carbon is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, as a suspension, and pure powder, among others (e.g., Carbolevure, Norit, Carbovit, Hänseler Carbo activatus). Structure and properties Medicinal charcoal is composed of carbon and exists as a light, odorless, tasteless, jet-black powder that is free of granular particles. It is insoluble in … Activated Carbon

Traveler’s Diarrhea

Symptoms Traveler’s diarrhea is usually defined as a diarrheal illness that occurs in travelers from industrialized countries during or after a visit to a high-risk area, such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, or Asia. It is the most common travel illness, affecting 20% to 60% of travelers. Depending on the pathogen and severity, … Traveler’s Diarrhea