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Last Updated Sep 30, 2024 | 4:52 PM IST

Rcol Mix Powder 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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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Rcol Mix Powder

Rcol Mix Powder 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.

Rcol Mix Powder 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.

Rcol Mix Powder 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. Rcol Mix Powder 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 Rcol Mix Powder. Do not take Rcol Mix Powder if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless the doctor advises.

Uses of Rcol Mix Powder

Treatment of Poisoning

Medicinal Benefits

Rcol Mix Powder 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.

Directions for Use

Rcol Mix Powder should be taken under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. Do not chew, break or crush the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Rcol Mix Powder

  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Black stools

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 Rcol Mix Powder. Rcol Mix Powder 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 Rcol Mix Powder as it can cause major adverse effects. Rcol Mix Powder can be given in children only if prescribed by the doctor/paediatrician. Rcol Mix Powder 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 Rcol Mix Powder.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Rcol Mix Powder may interact with birth control pills, syrup of ipecac, antibiotics (oxytetracycline, doxycycline), antipsychotics (amitriptyline, carbamazepine), diuretics (furosemide), and many other drugs taken by oral route.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce intake of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, malabsorption syndrome, and gastrointestinal blockage.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • OXYTETRACYCLINE
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • FUROSEMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

Poisoning: It is a substance that causes injury or death when a person or the individual is exposed to a chemical/chemicals that cause harm to the body. It can occur due to inhaling, swallowing, or injecting various drugs, gases, chemicals and venom.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol while taking Rcol Mix Powder is not suggested since it may decrease the effect of Rcol Mix Powder.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Rcol Mix Powder 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

Rcol Mix Powder 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 Rcol Mix Powder 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

Rcol Mix Powder is generally safe for use in children. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Meldi Estate, Near Prasang Party Plot, Opp. Sola Bhagwat, Sayona City Road, Gota, Ahmedabad - 382481 Gujarat, (India)
Other Info - RCO0014

FAQs

Rcol Mix Powder is used to treat Poisoning.
Rcol Mix Powder is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.
Rcol Mix Powder is also used to treat flatulence, gas and abdominal pain. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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