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

Age Group

Dosage

Charcoal Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Charcoal is used -

Charcoal Related Warnings

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?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Charcoal. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

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?

Using Charcoal does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Heart?

Using Charcoal does not have any harmful effects on 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

Is this Charcoal habit forming or addictive?

Charcoal is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Charcoal does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Charcoal is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Charcoal is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Charcoal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Charcoal

There is no information on the effects of taking Charcoal with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Charcoal

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Charcoal and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 85