Carbophos 1200mg

Indication

Carbophos (activated charcoal) is used as an adjunct in the treatment of acute poisoning, overdose, and drug intoxication. It adsorbs toxins in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent systemic absorption. It may also be used for symptomatic relief of intestinal gas and flatulence.

Ingredients

• Activated charcoal 1200 mg

Direction

For poisoning in adults: 50–100 g as a single dose mixed with water. For repeated dosing: 25–50 g every 4–6 hours as directed by a physician. For flatulence: as directed. Always follow physician or Poison Control Centre instructions for acute poisoning.

Side effects

• Black discolouration of stools.
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Constipation.
• Rare: bowel obstruction with high doses.

Precautions

• Do not use in patients with diminished bowel sounds or intestinal obstruction.
• Not effective for poisoning by iron
• lithium
• alcohols
• or corrosives.
• May impair absorption of other oral medications
• separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
• May cause black stools (harmless).
• Keep out of reach of children.