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2. Activated charcoal (medication) - Wikipedia

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   Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is a medication used to treat poisonings that occurred by mouth. [1] To be effective it must be used within a short time of the poisoning occurring, typically an hour. [1] [2] It does not work for poisonings by cyanide, corrosive agents, iron, lithium, alcohols, or malathion. [2]

3. Activated charcoal benefits explained: Does it actually ... - AOL

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   Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, has been used medically to detoxify patients for almost 200 years. It’s produced by subjecting sources of carbon such as bamboo, coconut husk ...

4. Salicylate poisoning - Wikipedia

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   The initial dose of activated charcoal is most useful if given within 2 hours of initial ingestion. [9] Contraindications to the use of activated charcoal include altered mental status (due to the risk of aspiration), GI bleeding (often due to salicylates) or poor gastric motility. [9] Whole bowel irrigation using the laxative polyethylene ...

5. Activated carbon - Wikipedia

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   Activated carbon. Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is a form of carbon commonly used to filter contaminants from water and air, among many other uses. It is processed (activated) to have small, low-volume pores that greatly increase the surface area [1] [2] available for adsorption or chemical reactions. [3]

6. 3 ways to use activated charcoal around the house - AOL

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   Activated charcoal can help eliminate odor, purify air and absorb moisture. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...

7. Does activated charcoal help acne? What to use instead - AOL

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8. Activated charcoal cleanse - Wikipedia

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   Activated charcoal cleanses, also known as charcoal detoxes, are a pseudoscientific use of a proven medical intervention. Activated charcoal is available in powder, tablet and liquid form. Its proponents claim the use of activated charcoal on a regular basis will detoxify and cleanse the body as well as boost one's energy and brighten the skin.

9. Calcium channel blocker toxicity - Wikipedia

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   Activated charcoal is recommended if it can be given within an hour or two of taking the calcium channel blockers. [1] In those who have taken an extended release formulation of a CCB but are otherwise doing fine, whole bowel irrigation with polyethylene glycol may be useful. [1] Causing vomiting by the use of medications such as ipecac is not ...