NDC 66689-203 Insta-char Sorbitol

Poison Adsorbent Suspension Oral - View Dosage, Usage, Ingredients, Routes, UNII

Product Information

NDC Product Code:
66689-203
Proprietary Name:
Insta-char Sorbitol
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Poison Adsorbent
Substance Name: [2]
Activated Charcoal
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
Dosage Form:
Suspension - A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
Administration Route(s): [4]
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
  • Labeler Name: [5]
    Vistapharm, Llc
    Labeler Code:
    66689
    FDA Application Number: [6]
    505G(a)(3)
    Marketing Category: [8]
    OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG -
    Start Marketing Date: [9]
    03-28-2008
    Listing Expiration Date: [11]
    12-31-2024
    Exclude Flag: [12]
    N
    Code Structure:
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    Product Characteristics

    Flavor(s):
    CHERRY (C73375 - CONTAINED IN 1ML PACKET)

    Product Packages

    NDC Code 66689-203-04

    Package Description: 120 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    NDC Code 66689-203-08

    Package Description: 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC

    Product Details

    What is NDC 66689-203?

    The NDC code 66689-203 is assigned by the FDA to the product Insta-char Sorbitol which is a human over the counter drug product labeled by Vistapharm, Llc. The generic name of Insta-char Sorbitol is poison adsorbent. The product's dosage form is suspension and is administered via oral form. The product is distributed in 2 packages with assigned NDC codes 66689-203-04 120 ml in 1 bottle, plastic , 66689-203-08 240 ml in 1 bottle, plastic . This page includes all the important details about this product, including active and inactive ingredients, pharmagologic classes, product uses and characteristics, UNII information and RxNorm crosswalk.

    What are the uses for Insta-char Sorbitol?

    Shake vigorously to suspend charcoal before use.Remove foil seal underneath cap and replace cap.Cut off delivery tip of bottle 3/4 inch from end to insert drinking straw included with bottle.Pull or cut off tip from included cherry flabor and squeeze flavor into straw.Administer entire 240 mL if possible.Repeat dose immediately with Insta-Char Aqueous base product if possible.If previous attempts to contact a poison control center. emergency medical facility, of health professionsl were unsuccessful, continue trying.Keep patient active and moving.Save the container of poison.AgeDoseChildren 1 to 12 years old weighing at least 16kg (36lbs.)Adults and children 12 and over and weighing at least 32 kg (71 lbs.)15 -30g activated charcoal or 1-2g per kg of body weight. If a second dose is recommended, the additional dose should be Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base unless otherwise directed by a physician.50-100 g (1-2 adult bottles) or 1-2g per kg of body weight. If a second bottle is recommended, the additional bottle should be Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base unless otherwise directed by a physician.

    What are Insta-char Sorbitol Active Ingredients?

    An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

    Which are Insta-char Sorbitol UNII Codes?

    The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

    Which are Insta-char Sorbitol Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes?

    The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

    What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for Insta-char Sorbitol?

    RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
    • RxCUI: 212227 - KERR Insta-Char 208 MG/mL Oral Suspension
    • RxCUI: 212227 - activated charcoal 208 MG/ML Oral Suspension [Insta-Char]
    • RxCUI: 212227 - KERR Insta-Char (activated charcoal 208 MG/ML) Oral Suspension
    • RxCUI: 212227 - KERR Insta-Char (activated charcoal 50 GM per 240 ML) Oral Suspension
    • RxCUI: 309150 - activated charcoal 208 MG/mL Oral Suspension

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    Patient Education

    Activated Charcoal


    What is it? Activated charcoal has pores that can trap chemicals. It is typically taken by mouth as a treatment for some swallowed poisons. There is little evidence for other uses.

    Charcoal is made from peat, coal, wood, coconut shell, or petroleum. Activated charcoal is made by heating charcoal in the presence of a gas. This process causes the charcoal to develop lots of internal spaces or pores. These pores help activated charcoal trap chemicals.

    Activated charcoal is commonly used to treat poisoning. It is also used for high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach, but there is no strong scientific evidence to support most of these uses.
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    Product Footnotes

    [1] What is the Non-Proprietary Name? - The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.

    [2] What is the Substance Name? - An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.

    [3] What kind of product is this? - Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.

    [4] What are the Administration Routes? - The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.

    [5] What is the Labeler Name? - Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.

    [6] What is the FDA Application Number? - This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.

    [8] What is the Marketing Category? - Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

    [9] What is the Start Marketing Date? - This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.

    [11] What is the Listing Expiration Date? - This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.

    [12] What is the NDC Exclude Flag? - This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".