Dosage pharma
Carbophos 1200mg
Last updated 24/05/2026 at 02:11
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Dosage pharma
Address Note 16, 261 St 261, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Item may require a valid prescription. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using new medication.
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.
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.
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