Activated Charcoal With Sorbitol

Question 1

What is the description of Activated Charcoal

Answer 1

Activated Charcoal is a fine black powder which binds and absorbs ingested toxins still present in the gastrointestinal track following emesis. Once bound to the Activated Charcoal, the combined complex is excreted from the body. The Sorbitol helps to facilitate passage through the GI system.

Question 2

What is the indications of Activated Charcoal

Answer 2

Poisoning

Question 3

What are the contraindications of Activated Charcoal

Answer 3

Unconsciousness or decreased level of Consciousness or the ingestion of acids, alkalizes, or petroleum products.

Question 4

What are the precautions of Activated Charcoal

Answer 4

Activated Charcoal should be administered only after gastric lavage per Medical Control or Poison Control

Question 5

How is Activated Charcoal supplied

Answer 5

Bottles containing 50 grams in a slurry

Question 6

What is the dosage of Activated Charcoal

Answer 6

Adult- Administer by mouth one bottle

Pedi- Administer by mouth 1 gram/kg

Question 7

What is the Route of Activated Charcoal

Answer 7

Oral Only