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INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS POISON TREATMENT ADSORBENT 25 g/240mL Suspension, 240 mL — NDC 66689-0114-08 package photo

INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS POISON TREATMENT ADSORBENT 25 g/240mL Suspension, 240 mL

by VistaPharm, LLC · 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (66689-114-08)
NDC 66689-0114-08
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 66689-114-08 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 66689-114-08
Product NDC 66689-114
11-digit billing NDC 66689011408
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 199241, 2699484
UNII 2P3VWU3H10
Application # M023
SPL Set ID 2e788f55-8a17-43d4-96a6-a76760f638b6
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-12-13
Route ORAL
Dosage form SUSPENSION
Substance ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
GCN Seq No 086966
GCN 56773
HICL code 001117
Ingredient (HICL) Activated Charcoal
HIC1 code C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code C8
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antidotes To Poisons
HIC3 code C8E
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antidotes,Miscellaneous
AHFS code 56:04.00.00
AHFS class Antacids And Adsorbents
FDB label name INSTA-CHAR 25 GM/240 ML SUSP
FDB brand name Insta-Char
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 66689-114-08 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 66689-0114-08. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Charcoal preparations class.

Drug family (ATC) Charcoal preparations
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerVistaPharm, LLC
FDA applicationM023 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code66689
First marketedDec 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio19 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name INSTA-CHAR 25 GM/240 ML SUSP Ingredient Activated Charcoal
🧪 What is this product?

This is an over-the-counter oral suspension containing activated charcoal, marketed as a poison treatment adsorbent. Activated charcoal is commonly used in emergency settings to bind certain swallowed poisons and drugs in the stomach and intestines, reducing their absorption into the bloodstream. This product is sold as an OTC monograph drug, meaning it follows FDA's established safety and use guidelines for this category rather than undergoing individual product review. The suspension form allows for easier dosing and administration by mouth.

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

FlavorCherry
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII XF417D3PSL
    Anhydrous citric acid is a sour, crystalline powder derived from citric acid with water removed. In medicines, it acts as a buffer to control pH, adds tartness to improve taste, and helps tablets disintegrate.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII OJ245FE5EU
    Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
  • UNII C151H8M554
    A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

8 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statescitric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose Flavor pouch inactive ingredients artificial flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Insta-Char Aqueous 25 g/240mL 66689-0113-08 VistaPharm, 240 ml — — FDA listed —
Insta-Char Aqueous 25 g/240mLthis 66689-0114-08 VistaPharm, 240 ml — — FDA listed —
Insta-Char Sorbitol 25 g/240mL 66689-0115-08 VistaPharm, 240 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Dec 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
66689-0114-08 You're viewing this 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (66689-114-08) 2024-12-13 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 66689-114-08, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 66689-0114-08, written without dashes as 66689011408. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 66689-0114-08, the first segment (66689) is the labeler code FDA assigned to VistaPharm, LLC; the middle segment (0114) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (08) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by VistaPharm, LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
VistaPharm, LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 8 words ▾

Use for emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 99 words ▾

Directions SHAKE VIGOROUSLY TO SUSPEND CHARCOAL BEFORE USE remove foil seal underneath cap and replace cap cut off delivery tip of bottle 3/4 inch from end to insert drinking straw included with bottle pull or cut off tip from included cherry flavor and squeeze flavor into straw administer entire bottle, 25 g of activated charcoal in 240 mL, or as directed by a health professional repeat dose immediately, if possible if previous attempts to contact a poison control center, emergency medical facility, or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying keep patient active and moving save the container of poison

⚠️ Warnings 81 words ▾

Warnings Do not give activated charcoal until after patient has vomited unless directed by a health professional Do not use in persons who are not fully conscious Do not use this product unless directed by a health professional if turpentine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids or petroleum distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish have been ingested If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

🧪 Active Ingredient 11 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each 240 mL) Activated charcoal, USP 25 g

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 29 words ▾

Suspension inactive ingredients citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose Flavor pouch inactive ingredients artificial flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Poison adsorbent

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 66689-0113-08 · VistaPharm, 66689-0115-08 · VistaPharm, →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.