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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. 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 ...

4. Salicylate poisoning - Wikipedia

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   Repeated doses of activated charcoal are also useful to re-adsorb salicylates in the GI tract that may have desorbed from the previous administration of activated charcoal. [9] 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 ...

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

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   Ingesting activated charcoal with alcohol or the next day may increase nausea and vomiting with a high risk for dangerous aspiration and lung injury. Exercise skepticism of any wellness products ...

6. Tricyclic antidepressant overdose - Wikipedia

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   Initial treatment of an acute overdose includes gastric decontamination. This is achieved by giving activated charcoal, which adsorbs the drug in the gastrointestinal tract either by mouth or via a nasogastric tube. Activated charcoal is most useful if given within 1 to 2 hours of ingestion. [10]

7. Teeth whitening: What is it, how to do it safely and how to ...

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   Although not dangerous per se, activated charcoal is an ingredient that you should approach cautiously. Activated charcoal is a form of carbon processed to have small, low-volume pores that ...

8. Paracetamol poisoning - Wikipedia

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   [63] [62] Administering activated charcoal later than 2 hours can be considered in patients that may have delayed gastric emptying due to co-ingested drugs or following ingestion of sustained- or delayed-release paracetamol preparations. Activated charcoal should also be administered if co-ingested drugs warrant decontamination. [42]

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

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   One dermatologist suggests activated charcoal is not helpful in curbing acne. Instead, she suggests these three underrated skincare ingredients.