Product Images Activated Charcoal

This appears to be a dosage guide for administering medication based on weight and age. Infants under one year of age should be given 1 gram per kilogram of body weight, while children between 1-12 years old should be given 25-50 grams of medication. Adults over the age of 12 should receive 50-100 grams of medication, depending on their weight. The unit for measurement is not clearly specified, but it could be ml or cc.*

This appears to be a warning regarding the usage of Actidose with sorbitol for different age groups. It is not recommended to use Actidose with sorbitol for children under the age of one. For children between the ages of one to twelve, the usage of Actidose with sorbitol 25 gm/120 ml and 50 gm/240 ml is based on their weight. For adults over the age of twelve, the recommended dosage is 50 gm (96 gm sorbitol) for a 240 ml solution.*

This text provides dosage instructions for a medication based on age. Infants under one year old should take 1 gram per kilogram of body weight every 4-6 hours. Children between the ages of 1-12 should take 25-50 grams (120-240 ml) every 4-6 hours. Adults over the age of 12 should take 50-100 grams (240-480 ml) every 4-6 hours.*

Actidose with sorbitol is not recommended for multiple dose activated charcoal therapy for children or adults as it has excessive cathartic action.*

This is a list of Actidose products available in bottles and tubes with varying quantities and ml/gram sizes. Some products contain sorbitol while others don't. Each product is associated with a specific NDC code.*

The product is a suspension of 25 grams activated charcoal meant for emergency use to adsorb ingested poisons. It inhibits the absorption of poisons and needs to be stored at room temperature. To use, the tapered tip needs to be snipped as indicated and the tube turned upright to remove the tube closure. The tapered end needs to be reattached and connected to any charcoal aid. The usual single dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is 50-100 grams of activated charcoal. The tube is sealed and should not be used if punctured. In case of poisoning, call a poison control center, emergency medical facility, or health professional immediately.*