Coal pulvis

Charcoal pulvis in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Diarrhoea: Prepare the medicine and take it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on preparation.
Poisoning: The medicine should only be administered by specialised personnel or under their supervision.

Duration of use?
In case of diarrhoea: You should not use the medicine for longer than 2-3 days without medical advice.
In case of poisoning: The duration of use should be determined by your doctor.

Overdosage?
No overdosage symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. storage

The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- protected from heat and moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).
What are the reasons for not using it?

Always:
- Poisoning with corrosive substances (strong acids and alkalis)

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Fever

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the medicine has no harmful effects on the development of your child or the birth.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

The following can occur, especially when high doses are used
- Constipation

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- The effect of the contraceptive pill may be impaired by the medicine. You should therefore take additional contraceptive measures for the duration of your treatment.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicines you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

Medicated charcoal binds non-specific dissolved particles, such as toxins or bacteria. The effect is due to the fact that the medicinal charcoal forms a framework with many pores. This provides a large surface area that can "capture" small dissolved particles. The effect is particularly effective in the intestines, allowing the bound substances to be excreted together with the faeces.

Application

- Diarrhoea, especially acute poisoning and overdoses of medicines Prevention of absorption and acceleration of excretionConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as diarrhoea accompanied by blood admixtures or an increase in temperature.

Dosage

In case of diarrhoea:10 g2-3 times dailyAdults if symptoms occurIn case of diarrhoea: Children: Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice on the dosage.Ensure adequate replacement of fluids and salts (electrolytes), especially in children.In case of poisoning: As this is an emergency, the dosage is determined individually and by a doctor.