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Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Emergency.
Definition of medical terminology for Poisoning.
In radiology, the amount of energy that is deposited in any material by ionizing radiation.
Definition of medical terminology for Stomach.
Definition of medical terminology for Body Build.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Poisoning.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Poisoning.
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, one of the less well known B vitamins, perhaps because it is widely distributed in nature.
Definition of medical terminology for Petroleum.
Definition of medical terminology for Oil, Fuel.
Definition of medical terminology for Oil, Castor.
Definition of medical terminology for Poisons.
Definition of medical terminology for Body Build.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Sorbitol.
Definition of medical terminology for Sorbitol.
Definition of medical terminology for Sweetener.
Definition of medical terminology for Body Build.
Definition of medical terminology for Sorbitol.
Definition of medical terminology for Only Child.
Definition of medical terminology for Supervision.
Definition of medical terminology for Diarrhea.
Definition of medical terminology for Vomiting.
Definition of medical terminology for Diarrhea.
Definition of medical terminology for Doctor, Barefoot.
Definition of medical terminology for Emergency.
Definition of medical terminology for Ever Married.
The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic individual to a substance.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Health.
Definition of medical terminology for Foods.
Definition of medical terminology for Package Insert.
Definition of medical terminology for Supervision.
Definition of medical terminology for Health.
Definition of medical terminology for Professional Activity Studies.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for People with Disabilities.
Definition of medical terminology for Information Center.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Elderly.
Definition of medical terminology for Persons.
Definition of medical terminology for Digestion.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Nursing.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Required Request.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Food.
Definition of medical terminology for Food.
An organic chemical in which one or more hydroxyl (OH) groups are attached to carbon (C) atoms in place of hydrogen (H) atoms.
Definition of medical terminology for Tobacco.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Healthcare.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Tobacco.
The emotional tone a person expresses.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Recommended Daily Allowance.
Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and the pelvis.
The abdomen includes a host of organs including the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, and bladder.
The word "abdomen" has a curious story behind it. It comes from the Latin "abdodere", to hide. The idea was that whatever was eaten was hidden in the abdomen.
Definition of medical terminology for Stomach.
Definition of medical terminology for Problems and Exercises (PT).
Definition of medical terminology for Emergency.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
1. A tasteless odorless colorless liquid with the chemical formula H2O.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Liquid Assisted Ventilation.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Ipecac.
Definition of medical terminology for Poisoning, 1-Methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Ipecac.
Definition of medical terminology for Vomiting.
Definition of medical terminology for Vomiting.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Mixed Aphasia.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Body Build.
Definition of medical terminology for Health.
Definition of medical terminology for Professional Activity Studies.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Patients.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicines.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Dosage Form.
A nonspecific term meaning the accumulation of excess fluids in body tissues,
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
A nonspecific term meaning the accumulation of excess fluids in body tissues,
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
A nonspecific term meaning the accumulation of excess fluids in body tissues,
A nonspecific term meaning the accumulation of excess fluids in body tissues,
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
Definition of medical terminology for Dose Fractionation.
A nonspecific term meaning the accumulation of excess fluids in body tissues,
Definition of medical terminology for Dosage Form.
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
Definition of medical terminology for Dose Fractionation.
Weight Watchers is a diet plan first developed in the 1960 s
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Dosage Form.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity.
Definition of medical terminology for Recommended Daily Allowance.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Direct Expenditure.
Definition of medical terminology for Light.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Attention getting is not a simple automatic act.
Attention getting is not a simple automatic act.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Black Ape.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Medicine.
Definition of medical terminology for Doctor Patient Relation.
It helps prevent the poison from being absorbed from the stomach into the body . Sometimes, several doses of activated charcoal are needed to treat severe poisoning. Ordinarily, this medicine is not effective and should not be used in poisoning if corrosive agents such as alkalis (lye) and strong acids, iron, boric acid, lithium, petroleum products (e.g., cleaning fluid, coal oil, fuel oil, gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner), or alcohols have been swallowed, since it will not prevent these poisons from being absorbed into the body .
Some activated charcoal products contain sorbitol. Sorbitol is a sweetener. It also works as a laxative, for the elimination of the poison from the body .Products that contain sorbitol should be given only under the direct supervision of a doctor because severe diarrhea and vomiting may result.
Activated charcoal has not been shown to be effective in relieving diarrhea and intestinal gas.
Activated charcoal may be available without a doctor`s prescription; however, before using this medicine, call a poison control center, your doctor, or an emergency room for advice.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Suspension
- Kit
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension
- Liquid
- Tablet, Chewable
Before Using
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Activated charcoal should be used only under the direct supervision of your doctor, poison control center, or other health care professional .
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people . Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing the use of activated charcoal in the elderly, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
However, elderly persons with slow digestion are more likely to develop constipation if given more than one dose of activated charcoal.
Pregnancy
Activated charcoal has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breastfeeding
Activated charcoal has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Drug Interactions
Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Mycophenolate Mofetil
- Mycophenolic Acid
Other Interactions
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of medicines in this class. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Bleeding, intestinal or
- Blockage, intestinal or
- Hole in the intestinea€”Activated charcoal may make these conditions worse.
- Decreased alertnessa€”To prevent activated charcoal from getting into the patient`s lungs, it may be necessary to place a tube in the patient`s throat before activated charcoal is given.
- Dehydrationa€”Use of laxatives, such as sorbitol, is not recommended .
- Slow digestiona€”Activated charcoal may not work properly.
Proper Use
Before taking this medicine, call a poison control center, your doctor, or an emergency room for advice. It is a good idea to have these telephone numbers readily available.
To prevent activated charcoal powder from scattering, be careful when opening and adding water to the powder container.
It is very important that you shake the liquid form of this medicine well before taking it, because some might have settled in the bottom. Be sure to drink all the liquid . Then rinse the container with a small amount of water, shake the container, and drink this mixture to get the full dose of activated charcoal.
If you have been told to take both this medicine and ipecac syrup to treat the poisoning, do not take this medicine until after you have taken the ipecac syrup to cause vomiting and the vomiting has stopped. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Do not take this medicine mixed with chocolate syrup, ice cream or sherbet, since they may prevent the medicine from working properly.
If you are taking any other medicine, do not take it within 2 hours of the activated charcoal. Taking other medicines together with activated charcoal may prevent the other medicine from being absorbed by your body . If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional .
Dosing
The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor`s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For activated charcoal
- a€”For oral dosage form (powder):
- For treatment of poisoning:
- Treatment with one dose:
- Adults and teenagersa€”Dose is usually 25 to 100 grams mixed with water .
- Children 1 through 12 years of agea€”Dose is usually 25 to 50 grams mixed with water, or the dose may be based on body weight . It may be 0.5 to 1 gram per kilogram (kg) (0.23 to 0.45 gram per pound) of body weight mixed with water .
- Children up to 1 year of agea€”Dose is usually 10 to 25 grams mixed with water, or the dose may be based on body weight . It may be 0.5 to 1 gram per kg (0.23 to 0.45 gram per pound) of body weight mixed with water .
- Treatment with more than one dose:
- Adults and teenagersa€”At first, the dose is 50 to 100 grams. Then the dose may be 12.5 grams given every hour, 25 grams given every two hours, or 50 grams given every four hours. Each dose should be mixed with water .
- Children up to 13 years of agea€”At first, the dose is 10 to 25 grams. Then the dose is based on body weight . It is usually 1 to 2 grams per kg (0.45 to 0.91 gram per pound) of body weight given every two to four hours. Each dose should be mixed with water .
- a€”For oral dosage form (oral suspension):
- For treatment of poisoning:
- Treatment with one dose:
- Adults and teenagersa€”Dose is usually 25 to 100 grams.
- Children 1 through 12 years of agea€”Dose is usually 25 to 50 grams, or the dose may be based on body weight . It may be 0.5 to 1 gram per kg (0.23 to 0.45 gram per pound) of body weight .
- Children up to 1 year of agea€”Dose is usually 10 to 25 grams, or the dose may be based on body weight . It may be 0.5 to 1 gram per kg (0.23 to 0.45 gram per pound) of body weight .
- Treatment with more than one dose:
- Adults and teenagersa€”At first, the dose is 50 to 100 grams. Then the dose may be 12.5 grams given every hour, 25 grams given every two hours, or 50 grams given every four hours.
- Children up to 13 years of agea€”At first, the dose is 10 to 25 grams. Then the dose is based on body weight . It is usually 1 to 2 grams per kg (0.45 to 0.91 gram per pound) of body weight given every two to four hours.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention .
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare
- Pain or swelling in stomach
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention . These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue:
More common
Less common or rare
Activated charcoal will cause your stools to turn black . This is to be expected while you are taking this medicine.
There have not been any other side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any other effects, check with your doctor .
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