Expiration date: 08/2026

Name: activated Charcoal (Carbo activatus) 

Pharmacological action:

Coal animal or vegetable origin, having a specially shaped and therefore high surface activity, is able to adsorb (absorb) gases alkaloids (nitrogen-containing organic compounds of natural, bowl of vegetable, origin, having physiological activity, some are used as drugs), toxins (harmful substances), etc.

Indications for use:

Apply for dyspepsia (digestive disorders), flatulence (intestinal gas), food intoksikatziah (poisoning), poison alkaloids, salts of heavy metals, etc.

Method of application:

Assign inside for poisoning by 20-30 g per reception in suspension in the water. A suspension of activated charcoal in water also produce gastric lavage. At high acidity and flatulence appointed interior 1-2 g (in water) 3-4 times a day. The poisoning also used a mixture of the following composition: activated carbon, 2 parts of tannin and magnesium oxide 1 part, administered in the form of a slurry of 2 tablespoons of mixture into a glass of warm water.

Side effects:

When using activated carbon (and its varieties), possible constipation or diarrhea, depletion of body vitamins, hormones, fats, proteins.

Contraindications:

Do not use activated carbon for ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, gastric bleeding. In connection with the adsorption properties of activated carbon can reduce the effectiveness of both drugs. Feces after ingestion angle activated turns black.

Form of issue:

Powder.

Storage conditions:

Coal activated store in a dry place separate from substances emitting into the atmosphere gases or vapours.