Activated Charcoal

Question 1

Activated Charcoal Class

Answer 1

Antidote, adsorbent

Question 2

Activated Charcoal Action

Answer 2

Binds to and adsorbs ingested toxins, inhibiting their GI adsorption

Question 3

Activated Charcoal Indications

Answer 3

Known or suspected drug or poison ingestion

Question 4

Activated Charcoal Contraindications

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, Do not treat: Cyanide, Mineral Acid, Caustic alkalis, Iron, Ethanol, Methanol, Corrosives, Petroleum

Question 5

Activated Charcoal Side Effects

Answer 5

N/V, Black stools, diarrhea, Constipation

Question 6

Activated Charcoal Adult dose

Answer 6

1g/kg PO (50g-100g)

Question 7

Activated Charcoal Pedi Dose

Answer 7

1g/kg PO (10g-30g)

Question 8

Activated Charcoal Onset

Answer 8

Immediate