Activated Carbon MS, 250 mg tab

250 mg, 20/30/50 tablets

Active ingredients

activated carbon 250 mg;

Auxiliary ingredients

amylum.

intestinal sorbent
  • 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.

24
excreted in 24 hours after intake

14
absorption of calcium, vitamins and nutrients may decrease after 14 days of intake

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medicine shelf life is 3 years