Generic name: Carbon

Product Item

Ultracarbon 250mg 50 tabs Generic: Carbon Manufacturer: Merck Sharp & Dohme Price: US$ 15.00

Classification

Activated charcoal

Indications

GI disturbances, flatulence, diarrhoea, dysentery, food intoxication, inorganic poison, alcoholic excesses.

Dosage

Diarrhoea & flatulence 3 tab tid-qid. Poisoning adult 30-50 tab. Childn 20 tab.

Contraindications

Diarrhea accompanied by fever.

Precautions

Take 2 hr before or >1 hr after oral medication. Childn <6 yr. Not recommended for pesticides poisoning.

Adverse Reactions

GI upsets. Dark to black stool.

Interactions

Medicinal charcoal may interfere w/ drug absorption in the GIT when taken simultaneously.