Activated Charcoal Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Activated Charcoal Capsule
| Generic name | Activated Charcoal |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Vitamins and Supplements |
| Forms | Capsules, Liquid (swallowed), Powder (mixed into liquid and swallowed), Carbon tablets, Granulate |
Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder made by heating carbon-rich materials like wood, peat, coconut shells, or sawdust to very high temperatures. This process gives it a huge number of tiny holes and pockets that let it bind to many substances. It is used in hospitals to treat drug overdoses and poisoning, and it is also sold as an over-the-counter dietary supplement, though the supplement's benefits are not well proven.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.