Carbon Capsule 10's
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About Carbon Capsule
Carbon Capsule belongs to the class of medications called antidotes. It is primarily used to treat various swallowed poisons. It is also used in reducing gas, indigestion, and various skin products to open skin pores and absorb dirt.
Carbon Capsule contains Activated charcoal, which is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.
Carbon Capsule may cause certain side effects like constipation, headache, nausea, black stools, and vomiting. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Carbon Capsule is generally taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Discontinue and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions during the treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. Also, inform your doctor if you have any serious allergic reactions, liver/kidney problems, or GI disorders before using Carbon Capsule . Do not take Carbon Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless the doctor advises.
Uses of Carbon Capsule
Carbon Capsule is used in the treatment of Poisoning. The detailed use of Carbon Capsule is as follows:
- Treatment of Poisoning: Carbon Capsule helps to prevent poisoning by trapping drugs and chemicals in the gut, absorbing toxins, and neutralizing their effects in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Directions for Use
- Carbon Capsule should be taken under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional.
- Do not crush, break, or chew the medicine.
Key Benefits
Carbon Capsule contains Activated charcoal, which is useful in various poisoning cases. It helps the body's natural defence against illness and infection. It works by trapping the drugs and other chemicals. This helps the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.
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What if I have taken an overdose of Carbon Capsule
Drug Warnings
Discontinue and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions during the treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. Also, inform your doctor if you have any skin reaction or irritation to any medicine, liver/kidney disease, slow digestion, gastrointestinal blockage, or any other conditions before using Carbon Capsule . Carbon Capsule is safe for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers if taken in the suggested dose. It is advised not to take more than the recommended dose of Carbon Capsule as it can cause major adverse effects. Carbon Capsule can be given in children only if prescribed by the doctor/paediatrician. Carbon Capsule is not recommended for use in patients who developed seizures after poison ingestion. It is advised not to consume alcohol as it can decrease the effect of Carbon Capsule .
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Coadministration of Mycophenolic acid and Carbon Capsule may decrease the levels and effects of Mycophenolic acid.
How to manage the interaction:
There could be a possible interaction between Mycophenolic acid and charcoal, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Mycophenolate mofetil and Carbon Capsule may decrease the blood levels of Mycophenolate Mofetil.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carbon Capsule with Mycophenolate Mofetil together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms, you should consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Drinking alcohol while taking Carbon Capsule is not suggested since it may decrease the effect of Carbon Capsule .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Carbon Capsule is generally safe for use in pregnant women if taken for a short-term treatment. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking it.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Carbon Capsule is generally safe for use in pregnant women if taken as a short-term treatment. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking it.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
It is not known whether Carbon Capsule affects the ability to drive. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver disease.
Kidney
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Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Carbon Capsule is generally safe for use in children. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before receiving Carbon Capsule if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Carbon Capsule if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor before administering Carbon Capsule to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Carbon Capsule if the benefits outweigh the risks.
FAQs
Carbon Capsule is used to treat Poisoning.
Carbon Capsule is made up of heating charcoal along with gas. It is essential for the gut to prevent the absorption of poison into the bloodstream.
Carbon Capsule is also used to treat flatulence, gas and abdominal pain. Please consult your doctor for more information.
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- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/269.html
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/activated-charcoal
- https://www.poison.org/articles/activated-charcoal
- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/activated-charcoal.html
- https://reference.medscape.com/drug/actidose-aqua-charcoal-activated-343714
