pectin

Introduction

Polymers of mostly D-galacturonic acid, generally alpha-1,4 linkages found in fruits. Used in jams & jellies to enhance viscosity.

Indications

(uses)

• diarrhea
• plasma expander

Mechanism of action

• complexes H2O
• binds Ca+2

More general terms

• polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate, glycan)
• antidiarrheal agent

Component of

• menthol/pectin
• lactobacillus acidophilus/pectin
• kaolin/pectin
• dyclonine/menthol/pectin
• benzocaine/pectin
• attapulgite/bismuth subsalicylate/kaolin/pectin (Kaopectate)