Activated charcoal
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| Activated Charcoal : other names | Actidose-Aqua, LiquiChar
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| Class | Absorbent
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| Pharmacology and Actions 1. | A.Binds and absorbs ingested toxins present in the GI tract following emesis or lavage.
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| Pharmacology and Actions 2. | B.Once bound to the activated charcoal, the combined complex is secreted from the body
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| Pharmacology and Actions 3. | C.Typically not effective unless administered within 30 minutes of ingestion
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| Pharmacology and Actions 4. | D.Charcoal is often mixed with sorbitol to promote elimination from the gastrointestinal tract and to prevent constipation
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| Indications | A. Poisoning/Overdose (after emesis/lavage, or in cases where emesis /lavage may be contraindicated)
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| Contraindications | A. Not for use with heavy metal ingestion (Lithium or Iron), hydrocarbons, caustic alkalisB. ALOC (unless given by nasogastric or orogastric tube)
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| Precautions and Side Effects | A.Currently many physicians are choosing to lavage the stomach before charcoal. This procedure is the followed by the administration of activated charcoal.B.Abdominal cramping, black stools, constipation, nausea & vomitingC.Not effective in hydrocarbo
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| . Dosage | A. Adult: 1g/kg, typically 50 grams PO or gastric tubeB. Pediatric: 1g/kg, typically 25 grams PO or gastric tube – do not use with sorbital additive
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| How Supplied | A. Bottles containing 25g/125ml or 50g/250ml bottles
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