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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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 ACTIVATED CHARCOAL. Do not take ACTIVATED CHARCOAL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless the doctor advises.

Uses of ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Treatment of Poisoning

Medicinal Benefits

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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 ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Black stools

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

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

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      unsafe

      Drinking alcohol while taking ACTIVATED CHARCOAL is not suggested since it may decrease the effect of ACTIVATED CHARCOAL.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      safe if prescribed

      ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      safe if prescribed

      ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 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.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      consult your doctor

      It is not known whether ACTIVATED CHARCOAL affects the ability to drive. Please consult your doctor.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      consult your doctor

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

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      consult your doctor

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

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      safe if prescribed

      ACTIVATED CHARCOAL is generally safe for use in children. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician.

    Habit Forming

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    Patients Concern

    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.

    FAQs

    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL is used to treat Poisoning.

    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.

    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL is also used to treat flatulence, gas and abdominal pain. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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