CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

Question 1

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

ACTION:

Answer 1

ACTION: Absorbent

• Activated charcoal binds and adsorbs ingested toxins present in the GI tract. It has a large surface area. Once it binds and adsorbs the ingested toxins, the combined complex is excreted from the body.
• Particularly useful if administered early in the management of acute poisoning.

Question 2

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

INDICATIONS:

Answer 2

INDICATIONS:

• Poisoning

• Adult / Ped

Question 3

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Answer 3

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Active vomiting.
• Patients with altered mental status unless administered by nasogastric tube and the patient has an ETT in place.

Question 4

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS:

Answer 4

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS:

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Abdominal cramping and bloating.
• Constipation/ diarrhea

Question 5

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

ADULT DOSE/ROUTE:

Answer 5

ADULT DOSE/ROUTE:

 50 G Activated Charcoal. Have patient drink entire bottle.

 Note: Shake bottle vigorously before taking cap off.

Question 6

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE:

Answer 6

PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE:

 1 G/kg mixed in water to form slurry.

 Note: patient must be at least one year of age.

Question 7

CHARCOAL (ACTIVATED) [Actidose with Sorbitol]

NOTES:

Answer 7

NOTES:

• Do not administer to patients with altered mental status without a nasogastric tube.
• Do not administer after ingestion of a corrosive substance (lye, gasoline, acids).
• Charcoal is not effective in cases of lithium, cyanide, iron, toxic alcohols ingestion or in absorbing toxins with a heavy molecular weight.

Question 8

CHARCOAL:

How Supplied?

Answer 8

CHARCOAL

Supplied:

• 25 grams