Activated charcoal

Oral Uses

• Poisoning

  Activated charcoal is useful against general acute poisoning (like toxins, poisons, heavy metal poisonings, chemicals and overdose drugs). Take 20-120 g of activated charcoal immediately with a large cup of water.

• Alcohol hangover

  Activated charcoal alleviates alcohol hangover symptoms. Take 0.5 g of activated charcoal before, during and after alcohol intake.

• Diarrhea

  Activated charcoal alleviates diarrhea. Take 0.5-1.0 g of activated charcoal after each meal; in divided doses, for many days.

• Flatulence

  Activated charcoal helps eliminate gas; reduces flatulence smell. Take 0.5-1.0 g of activated charcoal after each meal; in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Indigestion

  Activated charcoal helps eliminate gas; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of activated charcoal after each meal; in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Irritable bowel syndrome

  Activated charcoal helps eliminate gas; alleviates diarrhea.and other symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of activated charcoal after each meal; in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

• Action - Carminative

  Activated charcoal is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 0.5-1.0 g of activated charcoal after each meal; in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 20-120 g of activated charcoal immediately with a large cup of water for poisoning. Take 0.5-1.0 g of activated charcoal after each meal; in divided doses, for many weeks for digestive problems.

Cautions & Side Effects

Activated charcoal used large doses may create constipation and stomach or intestinal inflamation. It may interfere with the absorbency of some drug and supplements, it is better to use it 2-4 hours before or after from other drugs or supplements.

Available Forms

Activated charcoal is available in powder, capsule, tablet and bulk form.