Activated charcoal
· Trade Name
Actidose
· Generic Name
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
· Drug Class
Anti-poisoning medication
Charcoal
· How It Works
Medication inhibits stomach absorption of toxin reducing or preventing toxicity
Medication increases toxin elimination
· Serious Side Effects
aspiration
intestinal obstruction
fecal impaction
bronchiolitis obliterans
· Common Side Effects
black stools
diarrhea
constipation
vomiting
Posted on March 7, 2009
