Coffee Charcoal Interactions Overview

Check For Interactions With Coffee Charcoal

Coffee Charcoal

Also known as
  • Café Arabica
  • Café Carbonisé
  • Café Robusta
  • Caféier d'Arabie
  • Caféier Robusta
  • Carbón de Café
  • Charbon de Café
  • Coffeae Carbo
Coffee charcoal is produced by roasting green dried coffee beans until blackened and traditionally used for inflammatory disorders such as Crohn disease, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis.
There are 1987 drugs known to interact with Coffee Charcoal

Additional Details

Is Coffee Charcoal Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Coffee charcoal is considered possibly safe to use when taken orally or applied topically in appropriate amounts.

However, there is limited information available about its safety during pregnancy and lactation, so it is best to avoid using it during these times. In general, coffee charcoal is well tolerated when taken orally, and no significant adverse effects have been reported when a specific combination product containing coffee charcoal, myrrh, and chamomile extract was used for up to 12 months.

How Is Coffee Charcoal Thought To Work? What Is the Mechanism of Action?

Coffee charcoal contains various compounds, including caffeine, trigonelline, chlorogenic acid, and caffeic acid.It is believed to have anti-diarrheal effects due to its adsorbent and astringent properties.

When used topically, coffee charcoal may help reduce inflammation in the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and promote healing in festering wounds.

In laboratory studies, coffee charcoal, as well as its constituents such as chlorogenic acid isomers and caffeic acid, have shown inhibitory effects on the release of inflammatory mediators. These compounds may help alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory disorders, such as Crohn disease, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis. However, more research is needed to fully understand the exact mechanisms of action of coffee charcoal.

Pharmacokinetics

There is currently insufficient reliable information available about the pharmacokinetics of coffee charcoal.

Interaction Overview

When taken orally, coffee charcoal can reduce the absorption of orally administered drugs. It is recommended to separate the ingestion of coffee charcoal from oral drug administration by at least two hours to avoid any potential interactions.

Common Side Effects to Watch For

Coffee charcoal is generally well tolerated when used appropriately. No common side effects have been reported in clinical studies. However, as with any substance, individual reactions may vary, so it is important to monitor for any adverse effects when using coffee charcoal.

Are Supplements Standardized?

There is currently insufficient reliable information available about the standardization of coffee charcoal.

What Is Coffee Charcoal Typically Used For?

Coffee charcoal is traditionally used for inflammatory disorders such as Crohn disease, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis. It may also be used for conditions such as angina and migraine headache. Topically, it can be used to reduce inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa and aid in the healing of festering wounds. However, it is important to note that more research is needed to determine the specific efficacy of coffee charcoal for these uses.

Drugs that interact with Coffee Charcoal

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