Charcoal, Activated(char’ kole)
OTC: Actidose-Aqua, Actidose with Sorbitol, Liqui-Char
PREGNANCY CATEGORY C
UNDETERMINED
Drug Class
Antidote
Therapeutic Actions
Adsorbs toxic substances swallowed into the GI tract, inhibiting GI absorption; maximum amount of toxin absorbed is 100–1,000 mg/g charcoal.
Indications
Emergency treatment in poisoning by most drugs and chemicals
Contraindications and Cautions
Contraindicated with poisoning or overdosage of cyanide, mineral acids, alkalies.
Use cautiously; not effective with ethanol, methanol, and iron salts.
Available Forms
Powder—15, 30, 40, 120, 240 g; liquid—208 mg/mL, 12.5 g/60 mL, 15 g/75 mL, 15 g/120 mL, 25 g/120 mL, 30 g/120 mL, 50 g/240 mL; suspension—15, 30 g; granules—15 g
Dosages
Adults
50–60 g or 1 g/kg PO or approximately 8–10 times by volume the amount of poison ingested, as an oral suspension; administer as soon as possible after poisoning. Start with a 20- to 30-g dose.
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