Activated Charcoal 260 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Activated Charcoal 260 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Activated Charcoal 260 mg is a dietary supplement by Nova Nutritions with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for poisoning and drug overdose (in emergency care), gas and bloating, upset stomach.Based on those ingredients, 2,027 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Activated Charcoal. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Activated Charcoal 260 mg by Nova Nutritions
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: activated charcoal at 260 mg per capsule. Activated charcoal is a processed form of regular charcoal that's been treated to make it more porous, so it has a much larger surface area for binding to substances in your stomach and intestines.
The capsule also contains gelatin and magnesium stearate, which are inactive ingredients used to form and fill the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold shows activated charcoal is possibly effective for poisoning. For other uses listed — including high blood phosphate levels, wound healing, indigestion, hangover relief, and high cholesterol — the evidence is insufficient to rate whether it works.
If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist about what the research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Activated charcoal is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but the most common side effects are gastrointestinal: constipation (usually temporary), black stools, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Rarely, it can cause a blockage in your digestive tract.
Because activated charcoal can reduce how well other things are absorbed, it may interfere with nutrient absorption over time — another reason not to use it routinely without medical guidance. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data is limited.
Activated charcoal is rated possibly safe in pregnancy, but it hasn't been well studied for routine use, so you should only take it during pregnancy under medical guidance. Little safety information exists for breastfeeding — check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Stop and check with your pharmacist before using this product if you take oral medications — the list is very long and includes common drugs for the heart, blood pressure, pain, and many others. Also double-check if you use birth control pills; activated charcoal may reduce how well they work.
And avoid taking it at the same time as alcohol, which can interfere with how the charcoal works.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Activated charcoal may be helpful in a poisoning emergency under medical supervision. Because it binds to so many medications and can reduce their effectiveness — including birth control — it's not a good choice for routine daily use without professional oversight.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you take any regular medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Activated Charcoal 260 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nova Nutritions |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 732363270089 |
| Net contents | 250 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 229193 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Activated Charcoal 260 mg by Nova Nutritions, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Activated Charcoal | 520 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
Activated Charcoal is one of the finest natural adsorbant agents. Each particle contains many small chambers and unwanted materials and gas, which are safely carried out of the digestive system. It also helps to reduce cholesterol level and maintain a good digestive system.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Keep in cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Natural absorbent agent & relieving gas naturally
Free of: Artificial color, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, corn, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish.
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one 2 capsule 2 to 3 times daily, 3-4 hours before/after meals or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
Seals/Symbols
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product Made in USA
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Activated Charcoal 260 mg by Nova Nutritions label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Activated Charcoal 260 mg by Nova Nutritions
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container125 Amounts shown are per serving.
Activated Charcoal
Interacts with2,027 drugs
Activated charcoal is a highly porous form of carbon that can bind certain substances in the gut, and it is used in hospitals to treat some poisonings...
Activated Charcoal monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Activated Charcoal 260 mg by Nova Nutritions Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nova Nutritions Activated Charcoal has major interactions with many common oral medications.
Activated charcoal works by binding to drugs in your stomach and intestines, which can reduce how much of the medication your body actually absorbs — and that can make the drug less effective or change how long it stays in your system. This affects a large number of oral drugs, from heart medications to pain relievers.
Altogether, these interactions span 2,008 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beyond oral drugs, activated charcoal may also reduce how well birth control pills work if you're taking them, increasing the risk of contraceptive failure. That's rated a Moderate concern.
Additionally, alcohol can interfere with how well the charcoal does its job — it lowers the charcoal's ability to bind to other substances.
Because the list of affected medications is so large, you'll want to check your exact prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs with the medication checker on this page before you start. The safest approach is to space activated charcoal at least 2 hours away from any medications you take — but ask your pharmacist to confirm the timing for your specific drugs.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Activated Charcoal 260 mg interact with 2,027 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Activated Charcoal 260 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Activated Charcoal
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Activated Charcoal 260 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Activated CharcoalOral Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Read the full Activated Charcoal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Activated Charcoal 260 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Activated Charcoal
Oral Drugs
Activated charcoal reduces systemic exposure to many drugs, including those that undergo enterohepatic recirculation, regardless of the route of administration.
Activated charcoal adsorbs various drugs and may reduce their absorption and/or half-life. Examples of affected drugs include acetaminophen, aminophylline, amiodarone, atenolol, carbamazepine, dapsone, digoxin, disopyramide, fluoxetine, indomethacin, moxifloxacin, nadolol, phenytoin, phenobarbital, piroxicam, quinine, sotalol, theophylline, tricyclic antidepressants, valproate, and verapamil. Avoid co-administration, except after drug overdose.
Alcohol (Ethanol)
The binding action of activated charcoal may be reduced by alcohol.
Alcohol may lower the adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal.
Contraceptive Drugs
Activated charcoal may reduce the clinical effects of oral contraceptives.
Activated charcoal, taken in a dose of 5 grams four times daily for 3 days, may bind to, and reduce the absorption of, oral contraceptives, thereby limiting their effectiveness and increasing the risk of contraceptive failure. However, some clinical research shows that the risk for this interaction is minimal when activated charcoal is taken either 3 hours after or at least 12 hours before oral contraceptives.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Activated Charcoal 260 mg, from the product label.
Nova Nutritions
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- Nova Nutritions
- City
- Scotch Plains
- State
- New Jersey
- ZipCode
- 07076
- Web Address
- www.novanutritions.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Activated Charcoal 260 mg’s Ingredients
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Sources & How We Checked
Activated Charcoal 260 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 14 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Activated Charcoal 14 references
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- Anon. Position statement and practice guidelines on the use of multi-dose activated charcoal in the treatment of acute poisoning. American Academy of Clinical Toxicology; European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists. J Toxicol Clin T
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- Wang Z, Cui M, Tang L, et al. Oral activated charcoal suppresses hyperphosphataemia in haemodialysis patients. Nephrology (Carlton) 2012;17(7):616-20. PubMed
- Wang X, Mondal S, Wang J, et al. Effect of activated charcoal on apixaban pharmacokinetics in healthy subjects. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2014;14(2):147-54. PubMed
- Chyka PA, Seger D, Krenzelok EP, et al. Position paper: single-dose activated charcoal. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2005;43(2):61-87. PubMed
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- Elomaa K, Ranta S, Tuominen J, Lähteenmäki P. Charcoal treatment and risk of escape ovulation in oral contraceptive users. Hum Reprod. 2001;16(1):76-81. PubMed
- Gao Y, Wang G, Li Y, Lv C, Wang Z. Effects of oral activated charcoal on hyperphosphatemia and vascular calcification in Chinese patients with stage 3-4 chronic kidney disease. J Nephrol. 2019;32(2):265-72. PubMed
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