| Front | What are the action, indications, contraindications, routes, sides effects, interactions, adult dose, and administration concerns of activated charcoal / actidose with Sorbitol? |
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| Back | For this medication: Action: Adsorbs toxic substances in the digestive tract. Indications: Most oral poisonings; overdose. Contraindications: Decreased level of consciousness; overdose of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum substances. Routes: PO. Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, black stool. Interactions: Bonds with and inactivates most medications / substance in the digestive tract. Adult dose: 1 to 2 grams per kilogram Administration concerns: Stains; protect patient and provider clothing; do not give when giving other PO medications. |
Tags: 7, pharmacology
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