Activated charcoal

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

Poisoning by mouth

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

Altered mental status
Ingestion of acids, alkalis, or petroleum products
Active vomiting
Inability to swallow

Question 3

Actions

Answer 3

Activated charcoal adsorbs (binds) certain poisons and prevents them from being absorbed into the
body.

Question 4

Side Effects

Answer 4

black stools
vomiting
nausea