Activated charcoal
- Generic Name
- Activated charcoal
- Brand Names
- Actidose, Insta-char
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C
- CAS Number
- 64365-11-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2P3VWU3H10
- Background
Activated charcoal, or activated carbon, is an amorphous form of carbon prepared from incomplete combustion of carbonaceous organic matter. It is activated by an oxidizing gas flow at high temperature passed over its surface to make a fine network of pores, producing a material with large surface area and high affinity for various substances. It is used as a...
- Indication
Used as a antidote to treat poisonings following excessive oral ingestion of certain medications or poisons.
- Associated Conditions
- Abdominal Cramping, Aerophagy, Bloating, Constipation, Delayed Transit Time, Flatulence, Belching, Meteorism
- Associated Therapies
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