Ozonated Activated Charcoal Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Ozonated Activated Charcoal 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
Ozonated Activated Charcoal is a dietary supplement by Global Healing 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Ozonated Activated Charcoal by Global Healing
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 (ozonated, in powder form). Activated charcoal is a highly porous form of carbon that works by binding to substances in your digestive tract.
The product also includes two inactive ingredients — cellulose and medium chain triglyceride powder — which are fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we have is mixed. Activated charcoal is rated possibly effective for poisoning (acute overdose situations).
For other uses listed — including high blood phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia), wound healing, indigestion (dyspepsia), hangover, and high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) — there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Activated charcoal is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but you should know what to expect. 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 your body absorbs other substances — not just medications — use it cautiously if you take supplements or nutrients you rely on.
The product hasn't been well studied for routine use in pregnancy; if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take this product, check with your pharmacist about any oral medications you're on — activated charcoal can interfere with how your body absorbs them. If you use oral contraceptives, know that charcoal may reduce their effectiveness.
And avoid taking charcoal and alcohol at the same time.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Activated charcoal can be helpful in acute poisoning, but for everyday use — especially if you take any medications or contraceptives — it's worth a conversation with your pharmacist first. The main risk is that it may reduce how well your other drugs work.
Check your exact medications against the interaction tool on this page, and don't hesitate to ask questions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 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 Ozonated Activated Charcoal, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Global Healing |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 811839032892 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 330758 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Ozonated Activated Charcoal by Global Healing, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder | 900 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Powder
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Take 2 capsules daily or as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Formulation
Detoxer & Neutralizer No animal testing
Vegan-friendly
Gluten-free GMO-free
Detoxification and digestive health
Formula
Ozonating Activated Charcoal not only enhances its surface chemistry to be 10x more effective at absorbing poisons and toxins, but also improves detoxification, digestion, and the reduction of gas, bloating, and environmental pollutants.
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.
General Statements
Inspired by Jonathan Otto
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Contains: Coconut
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Ozonated Activated Charcoal by Global Healing label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Ozonated Activated Charcoal by Global Healing
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder
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...
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Ozonated Activated Charcoal by Global Healing Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Ozonated Activated Charcoal by Global Healing contains one active ingredient — activated charcoal — which has significant interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is with oral drugs: activated charcoal can bind to many medications in your digestive tract and reduce how much of them your body actually absorbs, which may make them less effective. This applies to a very wide range of drugs, including heart medications, blood pressure drugs, seizure medications, and many others.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Activated charcoal can also reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills), raising the risk of contraceptive failure — this is rated a moderate-severity interaction. Additionally, alcohol may reduce charcoal's binding ability, so taking them together isn't ideal.
Although we hold no per-drug breakdown in our data, these interactions span 2,008 individual medications across all the categories charcoal affects. Before you start this supplement, use the medication checker on this page to look up any prescription or over-the-counter drugs you take — and talk with your pharmacist about timing: taking charcoal hours apart from your other medications may help reduce the risk.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Ozonated Activated Charcoal interact with 2,027 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Ozonated Activated Charcoal interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder
"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acalabrutinib interactionAcamprosateCampral
How Acamprosate interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acamprosate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + 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 Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Ozonated Activated Charcoal — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, PowderOral 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 Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Ozonated Activated Charcoal 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.
Charcoal, Activated, Ozonated, Powder
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 Ozonated Activated Charcoal, from the product label.
Global Healing
See all Global Healing products- Name
- Global Healing Center, LLC.
- City
- Houston
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 77055
- Phone Number
- 1.800.476.0016
- Web Address
- globalhealing.com
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Ozonated Activated Charcoal'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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- 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
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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
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