Charcoal Benefits & Uses
Charcoal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Flatulence
- Drug Overdose
Charcoal Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Charcoal Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Charcoal is used -
Charcoal Related Warnings
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Is the use of Charcoal safe for pregnant women?
Charcoal may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Charcoal again without your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Charcoal safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Charcoal. If you see any side effects, stop taking Charcoal immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Charcoal again, only after your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Charcoal on the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Charcoal on the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Heart?
You can take Charcoal without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Charcoal with Other Drugs
Charcoal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Charcoal Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Charcoal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Drug Allergy
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Malnutrition
Frequently asked Questions about Charcoal
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Is this Charcoal habit forming or addictive?
Charcoal does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Charcoal since it does not cause drowsiness.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, Charcoal is safe for use.
Safe -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Charcoal is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Charcoal Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Charcoal
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Charcoal together with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Charcoal
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Charcoal with alcohol will be.
Unknown
See all substitutes for Charcoal
- Healthvit Bath and Body Activated Charcoal Soap - ₹150.0
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 85
