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Adsorbent and antidote |
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Action |
Absorbs drugs and chemicals in the stomach, which prevents their absorption into the systemic circulation. Charcoal is then eliminated in the feces with the absorbed substances |
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Indications |
Poisoning by ingestion, medication OD |
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Contraindications |
Ingestion of caustics, corrosives, petroleum distillates |
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Precautions |
Different charcoal preparations have varying capacities for absorption. Does not absorb all drugs and toxic substances |
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Side effects |
Activated charcoal may indirectly induce nausea vomiting |
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Dose |
30-100g (1-2g/kg) |
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Pediatric dose |
10-30g (1g/kg) |
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Administration |
Prepared in a slurry and administered by mouth or slowly via oro/nasogastric tube |
