Activated Carbon MS, 250 mg tab

• Is to be administered as a detoxifying agent for exogenous and endogenous intoxications of various origins;
• in the complex treatment of foodborne infections, salmonellosis, dysentery;
• in case of poisoning by drugs (psychotropic, hypnotics, narcotic drugs, etc.), alkaloids, salts of heavy metals and other poisons;
• in intestine issues, accompanied by dyspepsia, flatulence;
• In case of food and drug allergies;
• In hyperbilirubinemia (viral hepatitis and other jaundice) and hyper azotemia (renal failure);
• to reduce flatulence in the intestines before ultrasound and X-ray examination.

To be administered by mouth as whole tablets with a drink of water or after preliminary grinding as water suspension, one hour before a meal or taking other medicines. The required amount of the drug is stirred in ½ glass of water.

Adult dosage regimen on average amounts of 1.0−2.0 g (4−8 tablets) 3−4 times a day, maximum single adult dose is up to 8.0 g.

For children, the drug is prescribed on average at the rate of 0.05 g per kg of body weight 3 times a day, maximum single dose is up to 0.2 g per kg of body weight.

The course of treatment for acute diseases is 3−5 days. For allergies and chronic diseases — up to 14 days. Repeated course — after 2 weeks on the recommendation of a doctor.

In acute poisonings, treatment begins with gastric lavage using a suspension of activated carbon, with followed by intake of 20−30 g of the drug by mouth.

In flatulence the drug is prescribed to be taken by mouth, the dosage to be 1.0−2.0 g (4−8 tablets) 3−4 times a day. The course of treatment is 3−7 days.

Shelf life
3 years. Prohibited to use after expiry date.

Storage conditions
Store in a dry place at a temperature below +25°С. Keep out of reach of children.

Condition of sale
Over the counter.