Composition
1 tablet contains activated carbon 0.25 g
Pharmacological action
Pharmacotherapeutic group enterosorbent agent
ATX code: [A 07 BA 01]
Pharmacological properties The product has an adsorbing and non-specific detoxification effect. In the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract, activated charcoal binds and removes from the body endogenous and exogenous toxic substances of various nature, including microbes and microbial toxins, food allergens, medicines, poisons, alkaloids, heavy metal salts, gases.
Indications
It is used as a detoxifying agent for exogenous and endogenous toxicosis of various types.
In the complex treatment of food toxicoinfection, salmonellosis, dysentery.
In case of poisoning with drugs (psychotropic, sleeping pills, narcotic drugs, etc. ), alkaloids, heavy metal salts, and other poisons.
In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by dyspepsia, flatulence.
For food and drug allergies.
With hyperbilirubinemia (viral hepatitis and other jaundice) and hyperazotemia (renal failure).
To reduce gas formation in the intestines before ultrasound and X-ray examination.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
It is possible to use the drug during pregnancy and lactation, if the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus and child. You should consult your doctor.
Contraindications
- Individual intolerance to the drug Activated charcoal,
- ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (including peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum 12, ulcerative colitis),
- bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract.
Side effects
Dyspepsia, constipation or diarrhea, dark staining of feces. With prolonged use (more than 14 days), it is possible to reduce the absorption of vitamins, calcium and other nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract. If you experience side effects that are not described in these instructions, you should stop taking the drug and inform your doctor about this.
Interaction
Activated carbon has adsorbing properties and, when taken simultaneously in a high dose with other medications, can significantly reduce their absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of other medications.
How to take, course of use and dosage
Inside, in tablets or in the form of an aqueous suspension of crushed tablets,1-2 hours before or after eating and taking other medications. The required number of tablets is stirred in 100 ml (1/2 cup) of chilled water. Adults are prescribed an average of 1.0-2.0 g (4-8 tablets) 3-4 times a day. The maximum single dose for adults is up to 8.0 g (16 tablets). Children are prescribed the drug on average at the rate of 0.05 g / kg of body weight 3 times a day, depending on body weight. The maximum single dose is up to 0.2 g / kg of body weight. The course of treatment for acute diseases is 3-5 days, for allergies and chronic diseases-up to 14 days. Repeat course – after 2 weeks on the doctor’s recommendation. In acute poisoning, treatment is prescribed with gastric lavage using a suspension of activated charcoal, then 20-30 g of the drug is given inside. When flatulence is prescribed inside 1.0-2.0 g (4-8 tablets) 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 3-7 days.
Overdose
So far, no overdose cases have been reported.
Special instructions
After taking activated charcoal, the stool turns black.
Form of production
Tablets
Storage conditions
In a dry place
Shelf
life is 2 years. Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.
Active ingredient
Activated Carbon
Dosage form
Tablets
Description
Nursing mothers as prescribed by a doctor, Children over 3 years of age, Pregnant women as prescribed by a doctor, For adults
Indications
Flatulence, Allergies, Hangovers, Poisoning, Diarrhea
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