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| Question | Answer |
| Activated Charcoal (Classification) | Antidote and Adsorbent. |
| Activated Charcoal (Action) | Some chemicals and toxins will attach to the surface of the charcoal and become trapped. |
| Activated Charcoal (Indications) | Toxic ingestion. |
| Activated Charcoal (Adverse Effects) | Nausea/vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. Fatal form of pneumonia if aspirated. |
| Activated Charcoal (Contraindications) | Acids, alkalis, ethanol, methanol, cyanide, ferrous sulfate/iron salts, lithium, coma and GI obstruction. |
| Activated Charcoal (Adult Dosage) | 50 - 100 g/dose PA: 25 - 50 g/PO |
| Activated Charcoal (Pedi Dose) | 1 - 2 g/kg PA: 1 g/kg PO Approximately 12.5 - 25 g PO |
| Activated Charcoal (Special Considerations) | Pregnancy Class C |
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