Active Carbon Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Active Carbon (charcoal).
Charcoal (applies to Active Carbon) 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.
Charcoal (applies to Active Carbon) seizures
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Altered Consciousness
Charcoal should not be administered in poison victims that are unconscious or having convulsions.
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Active Carbon drug interactions
There are 79 drug interactions with Active Carbon (charcoal).
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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. |
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