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Activated Charcoal Class
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Adsorbent / antidote
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Activated Charcoal Action
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When certain chemicals and toxins are in proximity, the chemical will attach to the surface of the charcoal and become trapped.
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Activated Charcoal Indications
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Toxic Ingestions
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Activated Charcoal Contraindications
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Ingestion of acids, alkalis, ethanol, methanol, cyanide, ferrous sulfate or other iron salts, lithium.
Coma, GI obstruction |
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Activated Charcoal Adverse Effects
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N/V/D, abd cramping, constipation, stomach distension ** If aspirated, charcoal can induce a potentially life threatening pneumonitis.
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