FDA Label for Insta-char Sorbitol
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Insta-char Sorbitol Product Label
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Active Ingredient (Per 120 Ml)
Activated Charcoal, USP 25g
Purpose
Poison Adsorbent
Uses
- For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Do Not Use
- until after the patient has vomited, unless directed by a health professional
- in persons that are not fully conscious
- unless directed by a health professional, if turpentine, corrosives, such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish, have been ingested
When Using This Product
severe cramping and diarrhea may be experienced.
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Directions
- 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.
| Age | Dose |
Children 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. |
Other Information
- Drinking straw and cherry flavor included
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol
Flavor Ingredients
artificial flavor, citric acid, FD and C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum
Questions?
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Boxed Warning
If possible call a Poison Control Center, emergency medical facility, or health professional for help before using this product. If help cannot be reached quickly, follow directions on this label. Read the warnings and directions as soon as you buy this product. Insert emergency phone number(s) in space provided below on the label.
Label
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Inst-Char Sorbitol Poison adsorbent 120 mL
Distributed by:
Vistapharm Inc.
Largo, FL 33771
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