Charcoal, activated

Charcoal, activated is a substance that is used to treat poisoning. It has a large surface area and acts to prevent the absorption of toxins and irritants in the gastrointestinal tract. It specifically acts on aromatic or benzenoid-type substances through adsorption. Charcoal also has laxative effects if added with sorbitol, as it provides a hyperosmotic environment. It also lowers cholesterol levels.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Charcoal is used in the following conditions:

Acute oral poisoning

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Charcoal in people with the following conditions:

Cyanide
Mineral acids
Caustic alkalis
Organic solvents
Iron
Ethanol
Methanol poisoning
Lithium
Methionine
Intestinal obstruction
Anatomically-broken GI tract
Hemorrhage or gastrointestinal

Side Effects

Charcoal may have the following side effects:

Vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Black stools
Swelling of abdomen
Bowel obstruction
Platelet aggregation
Charcoal embolism
Thrombocytopenia
Haemorrhage
Hypoglycemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypothermia
Hypotension

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Decreased peristalsis
Petroleum distillate
Caustic ingestions

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Charcoal may interact with the following medicines:

Methionine

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available Brands:

Norit
Kremezin
Natpure black lc9083