Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Cymbiotika
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme 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 Organic Lemon Creme is a dietary supplement by Cymbiotika with 4 active ingredients. 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 Organic Lemon Creme by Cymbiotika
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
Partial disclosure
This liquid supplement contains 5 active ingredients, the main one being activated charcoal — a form of carbon that's been processed to make it highly absorbent. The product also includes polyunsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats, cholesterol fat, and a phospholipid liposomal complex (a delivery system designed to help absorption).
Beyond those actives, the formula has inactive ingredients like purified water, coconut glycerin, sunflower oil, macadamia, lemon and orange peel oils, and vanilla for taste.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Activated charcoal is possibly effective for poisoning — that's its most established use. For other conditions listed here — high blood phosphate levels, wound healing, indigestion, hangover, and high cholesterol — we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.
The evidence just isn't established in our data for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Activated charcoal is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but it commonly causes constipation, black stools, bloating, abdominal pain, and gas — most of these effects tend to be temporary. Rarely, it can cause more serious problems like gastrointestinal obstruction.
The big caution is that activated charcoal can reduce how well other things are absorbed, not just drugs but also nutrients and other supplements. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety isn't well studied; the data rates it possibly safe, but that means there's limited information.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check your medications if you take any oral drugs regularly — activated charcoal can reduce how many are absorbed, making them less effective. Also flag any oral contraceptives you're on, since this supplement may interfere with how well they work.
Avoid taking this with alcohol, which reduces the charcoal's binding action. Use the search tool below to verify your specific medications before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is mainly useful for acute poisoning situations, though that's not a routine home use. If you take any medications regularly, you'll need to check them against our drug list here first — activated charcoal can interfere with a lot of them.
Ask your pharmacist whether you need to space out this supplement and your medications. If you're on birth control, that's especially important to discuss.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2021.
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 Organic Lemon Creme, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Cymbiotika |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 3 Fluid Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 24, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 253113 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme by Cymbiotika, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Sugar | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 21 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 2 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Activated Charcoal | 300 mg | -- |
| Cholesterol Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Phospholipid Liposomal Complex | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, organic Coconut Glycerin, organic cold pressed Sunflower Oil, organic sprouted Macadamia, activated Coconut Charcoal, organic Lemon peel Oil, organic Orange peel Oil, organic Vanilla, non-GMO Citric Acid
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Formulation
Bio-charged Detoxification + longevity Micelle liposome delivery
Relieves gas and bloating Neutralizes toxins Reduces acne Improves metabolism Promotes healthy liver function
100% Pure
Vegan
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use Shake before use. Avoid oral contact with pump dispenser to preserve freshness. Adults: 21 pumps daily Children Age 2-12: 10 pumps daily
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Consult your healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplements.
Formula
Keto
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Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme by Cymbiotika label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme by Cymbiotika
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Sugar
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 & interactionsCholesterol Fat
Phospholipid Liposomal Complex
Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Coconut Glycerin, Organic cold pressed Sunflower Oil, Organic sprouted Macadamia, Activated Coconut Charcoal, Organic Lemon peel Oil, Organic Orange peel Oil, Organic Vanilla, Non-GMO Citric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme by Cymbiotika Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Cymbiotika's Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme contains activated charcoal, which interacts with a significant number of medications.
The most serious concern is its effect on oral drugs — activated charcoal can bind to many medications in your digestive tract and reduce how much of them your body absorbs, potentially making them less effective. This applies to a wide range of common drugs taken by mouth.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Activated charcoal may also reduce how well oral contraceptives work, raising the risk of contraceptive failure; this is a moderate-severity interaction. Additionally, alcohol can interfere with how well the charcoal itself works.
We couldn't check three other ingredients in this product — Polyunsaturated Fat, Monounsaturated Fat, and Cholesterol Fat — because we don't have interaction data for them. We also have no monograph data for Phospholipid Liposomal Complex.
Use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your specific drugs are affected.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme interact with 2,027 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 4 ingredients in Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Activated Charcoal
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme — 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 Organic Lemon Creme 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 Organic Lemon Creme, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme’s Ingredients
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Sources & How We Checked
Activated Charcoal Organic Lemon Creme'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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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
- Kaaja RJ, Kontula KK, Raiha A, Laatikainen T. Treatment of cholestasis of pregnancy with peroral activated charcoal. A preliminary study. Scand J Gastroenterol 1994;29:178-81.
- 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
- Park GD, Spector R, Kitt TM. Superactivated charcoal versus cholestyramine for cholesterol lowering: a randomized cross-over trial. J Clin Pharmacol 1988;28:416-9. PubMed
- Hoegberg LC, Angelo HR, Christophersen AB, Christensen HR. Effect of ethanol and pH on the adsorption of acetaminophen (paracetamol) to high surface activated charcoal, in vitro studies. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:59-67. PubMed
- Brahmi N, Kouraichi N, Thabet H, Amamou M. Influence of activated charcoal on the pharmacokinetics and the clinical features of carbamazepine poisoning. Am J Emerg Med 2006;24(4):440-3. PubMed
- Gude AB, Hoegberg LC, Angelo HR, Christensen HR. Dose-dependent adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal for gastrointestinal decontamination of a simulated paracetamol overdose in human volunteers. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2010;106(5)406-10. PubMed
- Wananukul W, Klaikleun S, Sriapha C, Tongpoo A. Effect of activated charcoal in reducing paracetamol absorption at supra-therapeutic dose. J Med Assoc Thai 2010;93(10):1145-9.
- 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
- Chiew AL, Gluud C, Brok J, Buckley NA. Interventions for paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018;2:CD003328. PubMed
- 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
- Skov K, Graudal NA, Jürgens G. The effect of activated charcoal on drug exposure following intravenous administration: A meta-analysis. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2021;128(4):568-578. PubMed
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