Charcoal Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with charcoal.
Charcoal (applies to charcoal) gastrointestinal obstruction
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
Charcoal (with or without sorbitol) should not be used in the presence of a stomach or intestinal obstruction or absence of active bowel sounds. Delayed GI transit time or constipation can result in failure to excrete a drug- charcoal complex and may result in increased toxicity.
References
- "Product Information. Actidose-Aqua (charcoal)." Paddock Laboratories Inc PROD (2001):
Charcoal (applies to charcoal) seizures
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Altered Consciousness
Charcoal should not be administered in poison victims that are unconscious or having convulsions.
References
- "Product Information. Actidose-Aqua (charcoal)." Paddock Laboratories Inc PROD (2001):
Charcoal drug interactions
There are 79 drug interactions with charcoal.
More about charcoal
- charcoal consumer information
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (4)
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: antidotes
Related treatment guides
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.