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activated charcoal - Definition:
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Activated charcoal: Charcoal that has been heated to increase its absorptive capacity. Activated charcoal is sold as an over-the-counter (OTC) product to help relieve intestinal gas. It is also used to absorb poisons (as in gas mask filters), neutralize poisons that have been swallowed, and filter and purify liquids.
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Further Reading on activated charcoal
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Benzodiazepine Abuse (
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Benzodiazepines are a type of medication known as tranquilizers . Familiar names include Valium and ...swallowed other potentially more lethal medications. A single dose of activated charcoal is...
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Iron Poisoning (
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Iron poisoning occurs when a person , usually a child , swallows a large number of iron - containing ...of other medications is suspected, the physician may give the child activated charcoal to drink.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning (
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If taken in excess amounts ( overdose , whether on purpose or by accident ), acetaminophen can cause ...give it by IV. NAC is generally given for 20-72 hours. Activated charcoal : Activated charcoal can...
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Aspirin Poisoning (
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Aspirin is a trade name for acetylsalicylic acid, a common pain reliever (also called an analgesic)...from the body of a person who has been poisoned with aspirin. Activated charcoal : To prevent more...
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Flatulence (Gas) (
WebMD
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Flatulence is the state of having excessive stomach or intestinal gas...If odor is a concern, there is also some reported success with charcoal filter undergarments. If belching is a problem, you...
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Barbiturate Abuse (
WebMD
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Barbiturates are a group of drugs in the class of drugs known as sedative - hypnotics , which generally ...the drugs have worn off. Most people receive a liquid form of activated charcoal to bind to...
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Drug Overdose (
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Overdoses of drugs or chemicals can be either accidental or intentional . Drug overdoses occur when a ...to mechanically remove unabsorbed drugs from the stomach. Activated charcoal may be given to help...
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Poisoning (
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Poison is anything that kills or injures through its chemical actions...Once the poison has moved past the stomach, other methods are needed. Activated charcoal acts as a "super" absorber of many...
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