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Activated Charcoal class
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antidote
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Activated Charcoal mechanism of action
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binds to and inactivates poisons and toxins until excreted in the GI tract
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Activated Charcoal Indications
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Poisoning
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Activated Charcoal Contraindications
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Unconsciousness / gag reflex or intoxication.
Poisoning of cyanide, mineral acids, alkalis |
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Activated Charcoal Route and dosage
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PO/NG Adult and child
30 to 100g or 1g/kg |
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Activated Charcoal adverse reations or side effects
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nausea and black stools
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Activated Charcoal supply
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powder 15 - 240 g/container
or Oral suspension 50g/240ml |
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Precautions for Activated charcoal
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None
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