Activated Charcoal

Absorbent

Prepared charcoal for absorbing toxins

a specially prepared charcoal that will adsorb and bind toxins from the gastrointestinal tract

Varies and depends on whats in the stomach, does immediately start to absorb

PO Poisoning

None in severe posioning

Should only be administered following emesis in cases in which it is indicated, Pt’s with altered mental status

Constipation, nausea, vomiting

1g/kg (typically 20-75 g) mixed with a glass of water to form a slurry

1g/kg mixed with a glass of water to form a slurry

1g/kg

Oral, NG tube

Tubes