Activated carbon

Activated carbon (carbo activatus; syn. active carbon) is a carbonaceous material with a developed porous structure and a very large internal surface. It is obtained by controlled heating of various carbon-containing materials (wood, peat, coal, coconut shells, etc.) at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen.

Due to its highly developed porous structure, activated carbon has unique adsorption properties. It is used to purify liquids and gases, remove odors and harmful impurities. In addition, it is used in medicine, the food industry, the production of cosmetics and household chemicals. Activated carbon effectively absorbs toxic substances, heavy metals, radionuclides and many other compounds.

Activated carbon

Country of origin - United States of America
Pharm Group - Sorbents

Manufacturers - Nature Way Products Inc (United States of America)
International name - Activated carbon
Synonyms - Activated carbon "Mex", Activated carbon SKN, Carbactin, Carbo medicalis, Carbolong, Carbomix, Microsorb P, Activated carbon, Activated carbon "KM", Activated carbon MS, Activated carbon FAS-E, Activated carbon-UBF, Ultra-
Dosage forms - capsules 280 mg
Composition - Active substance - activated carbon.

Indications for use:

1. Dyspepsia
2. Diseases accompanied by processes of decay and fermentation in the intestines
3. Increased acidity and hypersecretion of gastric juice
4. Diarrhea
5. Acute poisoning
6. Diseases with toxic syndrome (foodborne toxic infections, salmonellosis, dysentery, burn disease in the stage of toxemia and septicotoxemia)
7. Chronic and viral hepatitis
8. Cirrhosis of the liver
9. Chronic renal failure
10. Bronchial asthma
11. Atopic dermatitis
12. Preparation for X-ray examinations

Contraindications:

1. Increased sensitivity
2. Ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract
3. Stomach bleeding
4. Simultaneous administration of antitoxic substances, the effect of which develops after absorption

Side effects:

1. Dyspepsia
2. Reduced absorption from the gastrointestinal tract of fats, proteins, vitamins, hormones, nutrients, etc.
3. Constipation or diarrhea
4. Painting the chair black
5. With hemoperfusion through activated carbon, the development of embolism, hemorrhage, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, hypotension is possible

Interaction:
Reduces the absorption and effectiveness of drugs, reduces the activity of intragastric active substances.

Overdose:
No data.

Special instructions:
Storage in air (especially in a humid environment) reduces sorption capacity.

Literature:

1. Register of Medicines 2003.