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Coconut Charcoal 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bulletproof

Coconut Charcoal 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Coconut Charcoal 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.

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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Coconut Charcoal 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Bulletproof 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 Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This single-ingredient supplement contains 500 mg of activated charcoal per capsule, along with vegetable cellulose as a capsule material. Activated charcoal is a highly porous form of carbon that's been treated to increase its adsorptive capacity — its ability to bind to substances in your digestive tract.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Activated Charcoal's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: gas relief and digestive comfort.
  • We looked for evidence on: Flatulence, Dyspepsia, bloating, upset stomach.
  • The closest evidence on file: Activated Charcoal is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyspepsia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Activated Charcoal is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Flatulence.

The evidence for activated charcoal's usefulness varies widely by condition. It's rated possibly effective for poisoning (acute overdose situations).

For other uses listed — high blood sugar, wound healing, indigestion, hangover relief, and high cholesterol — the evidence is insufficient to establish whether it works. In short, the data we hold supports its use mainly in specific medical emergencies, not for general wellness.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Activated Charcoal

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Activated charcoal is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though gastrointestinal side effects are common. Most people report constipation, black stools, bloating, abdominal pain, or flatulence — usually temporary.

Rarely, it can cause more serious issues like bowel obstruction. In pregnancy and lactation, there isn't enough safety data to know whether it's safe; use only under your doctor's guidance.

Because this supplement can bind to and reduce absorption of many substances, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Activated Charcoal

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Activated Charcoal.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • For scale: 2,028 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, double-check any oral medications you're on — activated charcoal can reduce how well many of them work. Also check if you use oral contraceptives, since the charcoal may lower their effectiveness.

And if you drink alcohol regularly, let your doctor or pharmacist know, since alcohol can interfere with how the charcoal works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Activated charcoal may be worth considering if you're dealing with acute poisoning under medical supervision, but for everyday use it carries major interaction risks with common medications. If you take any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or oral contraceptives, check them against the interaction tool below before you start.

Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they'll help you figure out whether this product fits with your routine.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Coconut Charcoal 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Bulletproof
Barcode (UPC) 815709020828
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213904
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
815709020828
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Activated Charcoal1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Clean up your act Ditch the gas and get back to being amazing. Ultra-fine and carefully washed, Bulletproof Coconut traps unwanted material and gas to help get them out of your body naturally-and quietly. Why: Supports reduction of intestinal gas.

No Soy No Dye No Junk

Preliminary studies have indicated that activated charcoal relieves gas.

Detox Gas relief

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

How: Two capsules when eating or drinking.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Warning: Do not take at the same time as medication as charcoal's high absorption may reduce effectiveness. Consult your healthcare provider before using charcoal if you are on medication. Consult your healthcare provider before taking if you are pregnant or lactating.

May cause harmless darkening of stools, or at high doses constipation. Not intended for long term use.

Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken.

Storage

Very stable. No refrigeration required. Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2017 Bulletproof 360, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof label

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Coconut Charcoal 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof

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 container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Activated Charcoal

Interacts with
2,027 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Coconut

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof Drug Interactions

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2,027Drugs
2,022 Major 5 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Activated Charcoal 2,027

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Coconut Charcoal 500 mg interact with 2,027 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Coconut Charcoal 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Activated Charcoal

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coconut Charcoal 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 Charcoal3 drug types · 2,027 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Alcohol (Ethanol)

The binding action of activated charcoal may be reduced by alcohol.
Alcohol may lower the adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Activated Charcoal full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Charcoal 500 mg, from the product label.

Bulletproof

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Name
Bulletproof 360, INC.
City
Bellevue
State
WA
ZipCode
98004
Phone Number
1-425-434-9704
Web Address
bulletproof.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof: Common Questions

Does Coconut Charcoal 500 mg by Bulletproof interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut Charcoal 500 mg has a known interaction with 2,027 medications, including 2022 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coconut Charcoal 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this charcoal affect my birth control?
Yes, activated charcoal may reduce how well oral contraceptives work and could increase your risk of contraceptive failure. If you use birth control pills, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement — they may recommend a different method or timing.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — constipation (the most frequent), black stools, bloating, abdominal pain, and flatulence. These are usually temporary. Rarely, activated charcoal can cause bowel obstruction.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data for activated charcoal in pregnancy isn't well established. Use only under your doctor's guidance if you're pregnant or breastfeeding — don't start it on your own.
What is activated charcoal supposed to do?
Activated charcoal is possibly effective for acute poisoning (overdose situations) where it binds to toxins in your digestive tract. For other uses like hangovers, indigestion, or cholesterol, the evidence isn't strong enough to say it works.
Why does it say it interacts with so many medications?
Activated charcoal works by binding to substances in your gut — that same binding action can grab prescription and over-the-counter drugs and prevent your body from absorbing them, making those medications less effective. That's why timing matters a lot and why you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Charcoal 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Activated Charcoal

Interacts with 2,027 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 and overdoses. For everyday uses like g...

Read the full Activated Charcoal monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coconut Charcoal 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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Wang Z, Cui M, Tang L, et al. Oral activated charcoal suppresses hyperphosphataemia in haemodialysis patients. Nephrology (Carlton) 2012;17(7):616-20. PubMed
  9. 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
  10. Chyka PA, Seger D, Krenzelok EP, et al. Position paper: single-dose activated charcoal. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2005;43(2):61-87. PubMed
  11. Chiew AL, Gluud C, Brok J, Buckley NA. Interventions for paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2018;2:CD003328. PubMed
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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

See these in context on the Activated Charcoal monograph →

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