Activated Charcoal
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Humco Charcoal Activated
About This Medication
Used to absorb ingested poisons in emergencies and to relieve intestinal gas and bloating.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Activated Charcoal | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warning: Do not use if Tamper Evident Seal imprinted "Sealed for Your Protection" is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around the cap or foil seal under cap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Directions for 1 oz bottle When Activated Charcoal is indicated for use, give 3 to 4 heaping tablespoonfulls (20 to 30 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid or as directed by a health professional. If an emergency, fill this bottle with water. Mix well and have poison victim drink all of this mixture. Repeat dose immediately, if possible. If previous attempts to contact a poison control center, emergency medical center or health professional were unsuccessful, continue …
Warning: Do not use if Tamper Evident Seal imprinted "Sealed for Your Protection" is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around the cap or foil seal under cap.
Activated Charcoal is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Activated Charcoal drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Activated Charcoal label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1440919 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Activated Charcoal (FDA National Drug Code)
Medical Disclaimer
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS