| Category of Drug | Activated Charcoal is an Antidotes and Substances Used in Poisoning |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Activated Charcoal is used for 1. Treatment of acute poisoning. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. POWDER 2. TABLETS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Poisoning by hydrocarbons with high potential for harm if aspirated 2. Poisoning by corrosive substances-may prevent visualization of lesions caused by poison |
| Precautions | 1. Drowsy or unconscious patients-risk of aspiration 2. Not effective for poisoning with alcohols 3. Clofenotane 4. Cyanides 5. Malathion and metal salts including iron and lithium |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Black stools 2. Vomiting 3. Constipation 4. Diarrhoea 5. Pneumonitis-due to aspiration |
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