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

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   Activated charcoal has moved to the forefront as traditional treatments such as ipecac-induced vomiting or stomach pumping have fallen out of favor; in short because gastric suctioning is high ...

3. 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]

4. Caustic ingestion - Wikipedia

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   Clinical attempts to empty the stomach can cause further injuries. [1] Activated charcoal does not neutralize caustics and can also obscure endoscopic visualization. [ 1 ] There is no known clinical benefit of neutralization of the caustic substances; neutralization releases heat as well as causing gaseous distention and vomiting, all of which ...

5. 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 ...

6. The 24-Hour Flu Is No Joke: Here’s What Causes It - AOL

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   24-hour flu treatment Unfortunately, there’s no special medication that you can take that will treat norovirus. However, there are a few things you can do to feel more comfortable while you ride ...

7. Norovirus, aka stomach flu, on the rise in the US: Know these ...

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   The norovirus, aka the "stomach flu," is continuing to circulate, causing more cases in the U.S. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment. The norovirus, aka the "stomach flu ...

8. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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   The recommended treatment for overdose includes: [3] Administration of activated charcoal; Stomach pumping; General supportive measures; Haemodialysis, which is moderately effective in clearing co-trimoxazole from the plasma. Calcium folinate treatment in cases of blood dyscrasias; Forcing oral fluids

9. 'Stomach bug' causing diarrhea, vomiting statewide in RI - AOL

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   The virus, often called "the stomach bug," causes diarrhea and vomiting. People should wash their hands carefully after changing a diaper; touching frequently touched surfaces, such as door ...