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Carbon Capsule 10's

Carbon Capsule 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Rubra Medicaments Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Carbon Capsule

Carbon Capsule 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.

Carbon Capsule 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.

Carbon Capsule 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. Carbon Capsule 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 Carbon Capsule . Do not take Carbon Capsule  if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless the doctor advises.

Uses of Carbon Capsule

Treatment of Poisoning

Medicinal Benefits

Carbon Capsule 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

Carbon Capsule 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 Carbon Capsule

  • 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 Carbon Capsule . Carbon Capsule 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 Carbon Capsule as it can cause major adverse effects. Carbon Capsule can be given in children only if prescribed by the doctor/paediatrician. Carbon Capsule 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 Carbon Capsule .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Carbon Capsule 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 Carbon Capsule is not suggested since it may decrease the effect of Carbon Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Carbon Capsule 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

Carbon Capsule 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 Carbon Capsule 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

Carbon Capsule 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

604, 6th floor, Meghdoot, Gulmohar Cross Road No. 6, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai 400049
Other Info - CAR0222

FAQs

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

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