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Activated charcoal
Synonym(s): Active carbon, Activated carbon, Carbo activatus, Adsorbent charcoal, Decolorizing carbon, Medicinal charcoal
Introduction
Name
- Activated charcoal.
Class of drug
- Adsorbent.
Description
Physical properties
- Powder or pre-made suspension.
Storage requirements
- Ensure tightly sealed when stored.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Afema J, Moore D A & Sischo W M (2018) Ancillary therapies for calf diarrhea: medical use of activated charcoal. Washington State University Extension & WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. WSUVetMedExtension (pdf download).
- Snyman L D, Schultz R A, Botha C J, Labuschagne L & Joubert J P (2009) Evaluation of activated charcoal as treatment for Yellow tulp (Moraea pallida) poisoning in cattle. J S Afr Vet Assoc 80 (4), 274-275 PubMed.
- Pass M A et al (1984) Administration of activated charcoal for the treatment of Lantana poisoning of sheep and cattle. J Applied Toxicol 4 (5), 267-269 PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Bishop Y (2004) The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Pharmaceutical Press, UK. pp 190.
- FDA (online) FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Available at: www.fda.gov.
- NOAH (online) Adverse Reactions Reporting Forms. Available at: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.
- VMD (online) Animal Adverse Reaction Reporting. Available at: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk.
- VMD (online) Suspected Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme (SARSS). Available at: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk.
Organisation(s)
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines. Website: www.noahcompendium.co.uk.
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) Product Information Database. Website: www.vmd.defra.gov.uk.
- Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS). Website: www.vpisglobal.com.