Charcoal (Activated)
Overview
Categories
- 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Charcoal (Activated)'s dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.975 to 3.9 g | 2.4 (2.4375) | 8 hourly | PO | For gastro intestinal disorders. Should be taken on an empty stomach (atleast 1 or 2 hr before food) |
| 25 to 100 g | 62 (62.5) | As recommended. | PO | For Acute Oral Poisoning.25mg can be given every 2 hr or 50 mg every 4 hr |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 1.5 to 3 g/kg | 2.2 (2.25) | 4 hourly | Oral | For children less than 1 year 1g/kg/dose and for 1-12 years 25-50 g/dose |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Charcoal (Activated) is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Charcoal (Activated)
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Manufacturers of
Charcoal (Activated)
in Pakistan
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