Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solaray
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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.
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Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray 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 Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg by Solaray
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, derived from coconut shell and supplied as a 500 mg powder. Activated charcoal works by adsorbing, or binding to, certain substances in the digestive tract, and that binding is the basis of its documented interactions with other medications.
The product's listed inactive ingredients are not available in our data, so we cannot tell you what else is in it beyond the active ingredient.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The best-supported use in our data is poisoning, which is rated Possibly Effective. For hyperphosphatemia (high phosphate in the blood), wound healing, dyspepsia (indigestion), hangover, and hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), our data rates the evidence as Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate, so we cannot say whether it helps for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, activated charcoal is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal: constipation, which is usually temporary, along with black stools, abdominal pain, bloating, and gas.
Rarely, it may cause a bowel obstruction, and serious effects such as pulmonary aspiration (breathing material into the lungs) have been reported. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, our data rates safety as Possibly Safe, and the safety notes say it is not well studied for routine use in pregnancy.
Our data also notes that there is little safety data overall. Please talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before using it, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Double-check oral medications first, since activated charcoal is rated Major for reducing their absorption and effect. Oral contraceptives and alcohol are rated Moderate.
Confirm your exact medications with your own doctor or pharmacist, and use the search tool on this page to look up specific names.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may be of interest to adults looking for a charcoal supplement for a use where our data shows some support, such as poisoning under medical guidance. People who take oral medications, use oral contraceptives, or drink alcohol regularly should be especially careful.
Please review the product with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, particularly if you have any ongoing prescriptions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.
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 Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Solaray |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 076280426083 |
| Net contents | 5.3 Ounce(s); 150 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 325903 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg by Solaray, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Activated Charcoal | 500 mg | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Solaray Est. 1973 A Brighter Way 1973
Formulation
Cleansing
Vegan
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Lab Verified Vegan Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
General Statements
Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.
Precautions
Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken of missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product. A darkening of the stool may result from this product.
This product is highly absorbent and may reduce the effectiveness of some medications or nutritional supplements.
California Residents Only Warning: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Use only as directed. Take 500 mg (approximately 1/4 rounded teaspoon) with a glass of water. Take between meals.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Packaged by weight, not volume. Some settling of contents may occur.
Formula
Discussion: Activated Charcoal is a fine powder that dates back to 400 BCE., where it was used to purify water. Charcoal may support total body cleansing due to its highly adsorptive properties.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg by Solaray label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg by Solaray
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Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container300 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 & interactionsActivated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Solaray Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg does interact with medications, and every documented interaction comes from its one active ingredient, activated charcoal.
The most serious interaction is rated Major. Activated charcoal can bind to many oral drugs in the gut, which may reduce how much of a drug your body absorbs and how long it stays active.
Because timing matters here, talk through any schedule changes with your own doctor or pharmacist.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Two other drug types are rated Moderate. Oral contraceptives may be less effective when taken with activated charcoal, which can raise the risk of contraceptive failure.
Alcohol may also lower the charcoal's binding capacity.
Altogether, these interactions span 2,028 individual medications. Activated charcoal is the only ingredient in this product, so it accounts for everything listed here.
To see whether a specific medication is covered, use the search tool on this page with your exact medication names.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg interact with 2,027 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Activated Charcoal
Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium OxideBufferin
How Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interactionAspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium BicarbonateAlka-Seltzer Pain Reliever and Antacid
How Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interactionAspirin, Codeine PhosphateAspirin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, MethocarbamolRobaxisal C
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAspirin, Diphenhydramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka Seltzer Plus Night Time Effervescent
How Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, DipyridamoleAggrenox, Asasantin Retard
How Aspirin, Dipyridamole interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Dipyridamole interactionAspirin, Ethoheptazine, MeprobamateEquagesic
How Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, MeprobamateMicrainin
How Aspirin, Meprobamate interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, MethocarbamolRobaxisal
How Aspirin, Methocarbamol interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAspirin, OxycodonePercodan
How Aspirin, Oxycodone interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Oxycodone interactionAspirin, PentazocineTalwin Compound
How Aspirin, Pentazocine interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Aspirin, Pentazocine interactionAstemizoleHismanal
How Astemizole interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Astemizole interactionAtazanavirReyataz
How Atazanavir interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atazanavir interactionAtazanavir, CobicistatEvotaz
How Atazanavir, Cobicistat interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atazanavir, Cobicistat interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtogepantQulipta
How Atogepant interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atogepant interactionAtomoxetineStrattera
How Atomoxetine interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atomoxetine interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAtovaquoneMepron
How Atovaquone interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atovaquone interactionAtovaquone, ProguanilMalarone
How Atovaquone, Proguanil interacts with Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 + Atovaquone, Proguanil interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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 Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg, from the product label.
Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg by Solaray: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 mg’s Ingredients
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Activated Coconut Shell Charcoal Powder 500 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
- 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
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- 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
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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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