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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 9:31 AM IST

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's belongs to the class of medications called antidotes. It is primarily used to treat various swallowed poisons. It contains activated charcoal, which is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream. It is also used in reducing gas, indigestion, and various skin products to open skin pores and absorb dirt.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ambrosia Remedies Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's belongs to the class of medications called antidotes. It is primarily used to treat various swallowed poisons. It is also used in reducing gas, indigestion, and various skin products to open skin pores and absorb dirt.

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's contains Activated charcoal, which is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's may cause certain side effects like constipation, headache, nausea, black stools, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is generally taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Discontinue and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions during the treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. Also, inform your doctor if you have any serious allergic reactions, liver/kidney problems, or GI disorders before using Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's. Do not take Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless the doctor advises.

Uses of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's

Treatment of Poisoning

Directions for Use

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's should be taken under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. Do not chew, break or crush the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's contains Activated charcoal, which is useful in various poisoning cases. It helps the body's natural defence against illness and infection. It works by trapping the drugs and other chemicals. This helps the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.

How Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's Works

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's contains Activated charcoal, which is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's

  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Black stools

What if I have taken an overdose of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's may include emesis, aspiration, and bowel obstruction. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe these symptoms or think you might have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Discontinue and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions during the treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. Also, inform your doctor if you have any skin reaction or irritation to any medicine, liver/kidney disease, slow digestion, gastrointestinal blockage, or any other conditions before using Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's. Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is safe for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers if taken in the suggested dose. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's as it can cause major adverse effects. Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's can be given in children only if prescribed by the doctor/paediatrician. Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is not recommended for use in patients who developed seizures after poison ingestion. It is advised not to consume alcohol as it can decrease the effect of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol while taking Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is not suggested since it may decrease the effect of Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is generally safe for use in pregnant women if taken for a short-term treatment. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking it.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is generally safe for use in pregnant women if taken as a short-term treatment. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking it.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's affects the ability to drive. Please consult your doctor.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver disease.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is generally safe for use in children. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician.

FAQs

Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is used to treat Poisoning.
Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.
Acticoal-250 Tablet 500's is also used to treat flatulence, gas and abdominal pain. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

B/48, Shripad Nagar Society, Opp Bright School V.I.P. Road, Karelibaug , Vadodara, Gujarat, India - 390018.
Other Info - ACT0819

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