Activated Charcoal 100g
Reduction of absorption of poisons in the gastro-intestinal systemfor charcoal, activated
By mouth
Neonate1 g/kg.
Child 1 month–11 years1 g/kg (max. per dose 50 g).
Child 12–17 years50 g.
Adult50 g.
Active elimination of poisonsfor charcoal, activated
By mouth
Neonate1 g/kg every 4 hours, dose may be reduced and the frequency increased if not tolerated, reduced dose may compromise efficacy.
Child 1 month–11 years1 g/kg every 4 hours (max. per dose 50 g), dose may be reduced and the frequency increased if not tolerated, reduced dose may compromise efficacy.
Child 12–17 yearsInitially 50 g, then 50 g every 4 hours, reduced if not tolerated to 25 g every 2 hours, alternatively 12.5 g every 1 hour, reduced dose may compromise efficacy.
AdultInitially 50 g, then 50 g every 4 hours, reduced if not tolerated to 25 g every 2 hours, alternatively 12.5 g every 1 hour, reduced dose may compromise efficacy.
Accelerated elimination of teriflunomidefor charcoal, activated
By mouth using granules
Adult50 g every 12 hours for 11 days.
Accelerated elimination of leflunomide (washout procedure)for charcoal, activated
By mouth using granules
Adult50 g 4 times a day for 11 days.
Unlicensed use
Unlicensed useFor charcoal, activated
In adults:
Activated charcoal doses in BNF may differ from those in product literature.
Cautions
CautionsFor charcoal, activated
Comatose patient (risk of aspiration—ensure airway is protected); drowsy patient (risk of aspiration— ensure airway protected); reduced gastrointestinal motility (risk of obstruction)
Side-effects
Side-effectsFor charcoal, activated
Frequency not known
Bezoar; constipation; diarrhoea; gastrointestinal disorders
Directions for administration
Directions for administrationFor charcoal, activated
TOXBASE advises suspension or reconstituted powder may be mixed with soft drinks (e.g. caffeine-free diet cola) or fruit juices to mask the taste.
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