Activated Charcoal 200mg Tablet 50's

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS(s)

Activated Charcoal

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine does not require a prescription. It falls under the 'General Sale List (GSL)'.

ABOUT THIS MEDICATION

This medication helps in relieving symptoms of diarrhoea or acute poisoning. It works by adsorbing toxic substances or irritants in the intestines.

HOW SHOULD YOU USE THIS MEDICINE?

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Take with plenty of fluids to replenish the fluid lost by the body and ensure that a proper diet is followed. For the first 24 hours, drink plenty of caffeine-free clear liquids. During the next 24 hours, bland food such as porridge, bread, cooked cereal and crackers may be taken. Do not take any medicine within 2 hours of the activated charcoal. Taking other medicine together with activated charcoal may prevent the other medicine from being absorbed by the body. Milk, ice-cream and sherbet should be avoided since they can reduce the effectiveness of charcoal.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication may cause the following side effects: - Vomiting - Constipation - Black stools (this is to be expected while you are taking this medicine) Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.

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