Most oral poisonings and medication overdoses; Can be used after evacuation of poisons.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Oral administration to comatose patients. After ingestion of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum distillates. Simultaneous administration with other oral drugs.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
May induce N/V. May cause constipation and black stools.
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION
Often used in conjunction with magnesium citrate. Will not adsorb cyanide, lithium, iron, lead, or arsenic.
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS
Bonds with and generally inactivates anything it is administered with.
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