Drug Detail:Charcoal (Medically reviewed)
Drug Class:
Usual Adult Dose for Gastrointestinal Decontamination
Single dose: 50 to 100 grams orally
Multiple dose: 50 to 100 grams orally every 4 to 6 hours
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
200 mg oral capsules: 1 or 2 capsules orally daily
Charcocaps(R): 2 capsules orally; repeat every 2 hours as needed
Maximum dose: 16 capsules per day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Gastrointestinal Decontamination
Under 1 year old, single dose: 1 gram/kg orally
Under 1 year old, multiple dose: 1 gram/kg orally every 4 to 6 hours
1 to 12 years, single dose: 25 to 50 grams orally
1 to 12 years, multiple dose: 25 to 50 grams orally every 4 to 6 hours
12 and older, single dose: 50 to 100 grams orally
12 and older, multiple dose: 50 to 100 grams orally every 4 to 6 hours
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- There are no absolute contraindications for use in poisoning, but it is not equally effective for all toxins.
- Use with caution, if at all, if corrosive agents have been ingested as activated charcoal may obscure endoscopic visualization of esophageal and gastric lesions caused by the corrosive.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
