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Activated Charcoal
Classification
Schedule |
Classification = Carbon
Schedule = 1 |
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Pharmacological Action of Activated Charcoal |
Activated charcoal adsorbs many poisonous compounds to its surface, thereby reducing their absorption by the GIT |
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Adverse Effects |
The patient may experience mild constipation |
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Indications |
To assist in the treatment of certain cases of overdoses and poisonings where the agent/s was/were orally ingested - withing first hour of ingestion |
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Give three Contra-Indications
M - O - B - I - L - E
S - P - A - C - E |
MOBILE Methanol, Organophosphates, Boric Acid, Iron, Lithium, ethylene Glycol
SPACE Strong Acids, Petroleum Products, Alkalis, Cyanide, Ethanol
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Contra-Indications |
Unprotected airway in a patient with decreased level of Consiciousness |
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Contra-Indications |
Do not use if the container was not properly sealed (de-activation due to moisture exposure) |
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Packaging |
Fine black powder in bottles of 25g and 50g |
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Dosage and Administration
Adult?
Paediatric? |
Adult = 1g/kg
Paediatric 0.5g/kg
Mixed with water, given orraly |
