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Charcoal
Class |
Absorbent
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Charcoal
Action |
Binds and absorbs ingested toxins present in the GI tract
Inhibits intestinal absorbtion preventing systemic toxicity |
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Charcoal
Onset/Duration |
Onset= immediate
Duration= 4-12 hours |
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Charcoal
Indications |
Oral ingestion of poision or overdose (S-134, S-165)
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Charcoal
Dosage/Route |
ADULT:
50 grams PO PEDS: PDC PO |
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Charcoal
Contraindications |
Isolated ETOH ingestion
Heavy Metal ingestion Caustic agent ingestion Hydrocarbon ingestion Iron ingestion |
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Charcoal
Side Effects |
Nausea/ Vomiting
Constipation/ Diarrhea Abdominal cramping |
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Charcoal
Special Info "CHARCOAL" Conc: 50 GM/ 240 ml |
Concentration is 50Gm/240 ml
Harmful vomiting and marginal effects with cyanide, corrosives, ethanol, methanol, petroleum, distillates, organic solvents, or mineral oils. Administered to alert, cooperative patient with a gag reflex. Relatively insoluble in water, most effective if administered within 30 minutes of ingestion. Contact poison control is recommended prior to administration OD of drugs known to cause rapid onset of seizures(TCA’s, etc) due to common side effect of vomiting, use caution. Anticipated vomiting complications during administration. Repeat dose may be required. Limited to charcoal, do not use Sorbitol/charcoal mixture. |
