Coal Hevert

Coal Hevert in detail

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

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Or: Prepare the medicine and take it. To do this, mix it with plenty of liquid.
In case of poisoning: It should only be administered by specialist personnel or under their supervision.

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

Overdosage?
The use of very high doses, such as those taken in cases of poisoning, can lead to constipation or intestinal obstruction. 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. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must
- protected from heat
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
What are the arguments against using it?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- 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 medicinal product 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 may occur?

No side effects are currently known for the medicinal product in the recommended dosages.

If you notice a change in your state of health or a 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 the intake.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine 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 noticeable in the intestines, where the bound substances can be excreted together with the stool.

Application

- Diarrhea, especially acute poisoning and overdoses of medication Preventing absorption and accelerating excretionConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as diarrhea accompanied by blood or an increase in temperature.

Dosage

In case of diarrhea:1-2 tablets3-4 times a dayChildren before a meal (approx. 1 hour)2-4 tablets3-4 times a dayAdults before a meal (approx. 1 hour)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.