Activated charcoal tablets of 0.25 g 100 pcs

Activated charcoal tablets 0.25 g

Active substances: carbo activatus;

1 tablet contains: activated carbon – 0.25 g;

auxiliary substances: potato starch, talc.

Tablets.

Main physico-chemical properties: black tablets of round shape with a flat surface.

Enterosorbents. PBX code a07v A01.

Pharmacodynamics.

Coal of vegetable origin, which, thanks to special processing (activation), has a large sorption surface and is able to absorb gases, alkaloids, endo- and exotoxins and other chemical compounds. Activated charcoal in tablets has a slightly lower adsorption capacity than in powder form.

Pharmacokinetics.

The drug is not toxic, it is well removed from the body through the intestines. The drug is not absorbed from the intestines and is completely excreted with feces after 8-24 hours.

• Acute poisonings of domestic, industrial and food origin; acute drug poisoning, poisoning with alkaloids, salts of heavy metals; dyspepsia, flatulence, food poisoning; preparation for X-ray studies.

Increased sensitivity to the components of the drug. ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, gastric bleeding.

Due to the adsorbing properties of activated carbon, it is able to reduce the effectiveness of medicines that are taken simultaneously with it. therefore, with concomitant pharmacotherapy, activated charcoal should be taken 1-1.5 hours before or after taking medicines.

With concomitant pharmacotherapy, activated charcoal should be taken 1-1.5 hours before or after taking medicines or food due to the adsorbing properties of the medicine.

Long-term use (more than 15 days) can be accompanied by absorption disorders and cause a deficiency of vitamins, hormones, fats, and proteins in the body, which requires appropriate medicinal or nutritional correction.

In the presence of hypovitaminosis, which may be accompanied by long-term use of activated charcoal, it is necessary to prescribe multivitamins. Women taking contraceptives are recommended to use other contraceptives during treatment with activated charcoal.

Feces after taking the drug turn black.

“Activated charcoal” is a common medicinal product of mineral origin for use according to indications confirmed by long-term use.

There are no data on the negative impact of activated carbon during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Does not affect.

For flatulence and dyspepsia, adults use 1 to 3 tablets 3-4 times a day.

In case of poisoning and intoxication, prescribe in a dose of 20-30 g per reception in the form of an aqueous suspension in 0.5-2 glasses of water. Such a suspension is also used for gastric lavage.

With increased acidity, adults should be prescribed 1-2 g of the drug 3-4 times a day. To achieve a faster and more pronounced effect, the tablets can be crushed and taken in the form of a suspension (in 0.5 glasses of water).

Children from 3 years: the usual dose is 2-4 tablets 3-4 times a day; in case of diarrhea, increase the dose to 4-5 tablets 3-4 times a day.

In case of various poisonings, children from 3 to 7 years old should be prescribed orally in a dose of 5 g 3 times a day; children from 7 to 14 years should be prescribed orally in a dose of 7 g 3 times a day. Activated charcoal should always be prescribed to children in the form of a suspension of crushed tablets in a small amount of water, after which it is necessary to drink a glass of water.

The course of treatment for acute diseases is 3-5 days, for chronic diseases caused by endogenous intoxication – 10-15 days.

The patient should consult a doctor if the symptoms of the disease do not disappear during the use of the drug or if any side reactions are observed.

Do not use the medicine for children under 3 years of age.

A significant excess of the maximum single doses leads to side effects: nausea, vomiting and constipation, which disappear after withdrawal of the drug.

Manifestations of increased sensitivity, constipation or diarrhea are possible, which are easily eliminated by the withdrawal of the medicinal product and the appointment of symptomatic therapy. possible development of nausea and vomiting. with long-term use, a lack of vitamins, hormones, fats, and proteins can be observed, which requires medical correction. in the event of the appearance of any undesirable phenomena, the patient must consult a doctor.

5 years

Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package.

Store in the original packaging, separately from substances that emit gases and vapors, at a temperature not higher than 25 °C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

10 tablets in blisters.

10 tablets in a blister; 2 or 10 blisters in a cardboard pack.

Without a prescription.