Carbo Medicinalis 250 mg Coal Active Tablets
User Information
Please note that the doctor may have prescribed the medicine for different use and/or dosage other than that stated in the package leaflet. Always follow the doctor’s prescription and instructions on the label on the medicine package.
What Does Medicine Contain?
1 tablet contains:
Active substances: Activated carbon 250 mg.
Other substances: Sucrose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and carmellose sodium.
How Does The Drug Work?
Activated carbon absorbs harmful, unwanted, or pathogenic substances in the gastrointestinal tract and prevents them from being absorbed into the body.
Holder Of A Marketing Authorization
Abcur AB
Box 1452
251 14 Helsingborg
Manufacturer
Cabot Norit Nederland BV
Mr. Ovingkanaal-OZ 3
7891 EV Klazienaveen
Netherlands
What Is Carbo Medicinalis Used For?
In addition to the diet in acute diarrhea.
When Should Carbo Medicinalis Not Be Used?
Carbo medicines should not be used for
- Intestinal obstruction
- Suspected intestinal upset
- Acute abdominal pain or intestinal ulcerative colitis
- Or if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients
Things To Consider Before And During Your Use Of Carbo Medicinalis
In case of poisoning with corrosive substances, Carbo medicines should not be used, contact your doctor.
The drug contains sucrose and lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking Carbo Medicinalis.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
Carbo medicines can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Driving And Using Machines
The user has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
What To Avoid When Using Carbo Medicinalis?
The Carbo Medicinalis uses generally reduces the effectiveness of other oral medicines when taken concomitantly. This means, for example, that the effect of birth control pills can be reduced. Therefore, additional contraceptive methods should be used as a supplement.
How To Use Carbo Medicinalis
- 3-6 tablets are taken as needed. The tablets are taken one to several times daily, before or after a meal, rinsed with water. Those who have difficulty swallowing tablets can first dissolve them in a little water.
- If diarrhea does not go away after three days of treatment, a doctor should be consulted to determine the cause of the problems.
- Carbo Medicinalis colors the stool black.
What Carbo Medicinalis Side Effects Can Cause?
Constipation may occur.
How Should Carbo Medicinalis Be Stored?
- The tablets should be stored in the original package.
- Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Carbo medicinalis 300mg tablets dosage:
Carbo medicinalis uses as your consultant prescribes or according to the advice on the leaflet. Use orally, do not take with or immediately once a meal (food cuts the adsorption volume of initiated carbon).
Diarrhea – grown-ups, children over 12 years of age: use around 4 g (10-13 tablets) simultaneously. It is suggested to crush the correct number of tablets and add a slight amount of water, taking in the kind of paste. If required, repeat the dose every hour. Gastritis, flatulence – adults, teenagers over 12 years of age: typically 3-4 tablets sometimes a day, take till symptoms go.
The medicines can swallow completely, but it is logical to chew them (this permits faster action).
Poisoning with medicines and chemicals – adults, teenagers over 1 year of age:
- Take 12.5 g (41-42 tablets) at a time.
- If required, repeat the dose several times a day; for teenagers under 1 year, the dosage relies on the body weight, once 1 g / 1 kg.
- If essential, repeat the dosage each 4-6 hours.
No dosage change is necessary for mature people with renal and hepatic deficiency. A specialist must be asked if, despite the use of the medicine, diarrhea persists for more than 2 days, there is blood in the stools, and fever and flatulence persist for more than 7 days.
Used before the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.