Charcoal (Activated)
Charcoal (Activated) used in the treatment of diarrhoea. Charcoal (Activated) is used as adsorbent in treatment of poisoning by drugs and toxins and also use in flatulence and lowers cholestrol levels.
Primary Characteristics
Charcoal (Activated) is also known as Activated carbon, animal charcoal.
It is of Natural origin and belongs to carbon.
It is classified in Antidiarrhoeals pharmacological group.
Non-proprietary name: Charcoal (Activated).
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Charcoal (Activated) has an oral bioavailability is 60%.
Elimination: it is metabolised via unmetaboilzed.
Advertisement
Indications
Charcoal (Activated) is primarily indicated in conditions like Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Overdose, Phenobarbital toxicity, Poisoning, Theophylline toxicity.
Charcoal (Activated) is also indicated for secondary conditions like Hemoperfusion.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Dosage
Charcoal (Activated)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0.975 – 3.9 g | — | Every 8h | PO | For gastro intestinal disorders. Should be taken on an empty stomach (atleast 1 or 2 hr before food) |
| 62.5 g | 62.5 g | — | PO | For Acute Oral Poisoning.25mg can be given every 2 hr or 50 mg every 4 hr |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 2.25 g/kg | 2.25 g/kg | Every 4h | Oral | For children less than 1 year 1g/kg/dose and for 1-12 years 25-50 g/dose |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
Charcoal (Activated) in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Bowel obsturction .
Charcoal (Activated) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory Failure , Pneumonitis, Respiratory failure. Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Charcoal (Activated) are Precipitate convulsion.
Charcoal (Activated) is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Buccal mucous membrane irritation, Constipation , Dehydration , Fecal impaction, Stool discoloration.
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Charcoal (Activated) may interfere in the diagnosis of Decreased plasma values of glucose urate and cholesterol .
Available Brands
Click on a strength to view available brands.
Single Ingredient
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.4.1 — General care and non specific treatment
Manufacturers
Manufacturers of Charcoal (Activated) in Pakistan: