Activated Charcoal w/Sorbitol

Question 1

Indications for Activated Charcoal w/Sorbitol

Answer 1

Oral poisoning/overdose

Question 2

Dosage for Activated Charcoal w/Sorbitol

Answer 2

0.5 to 1.0 g/kg in 250 ML of water PO, NG/OG

Question 3

Contraindications for Activated Charcoal w/Sorbitol

Answer 3

• Ingestion of a corrosive agent or petroleum distillate (may cause vomiting)
• Altered LOC (oral route)
• Altered LOC and not intubated (OG/NG route)
• If ingested time is past 30 to 60 minutes