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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: 295 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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295
Total FAERS Reports
94 (31.9%)
Deaths Reported
207
Hospitalizations
295
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
85
Life-Threatening
25
Disabilities
The Flower Remedy
Manufacturer

Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: The Flower Remedy · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20050101 · Latest Report: 20241112

What Are the Most Common ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Overdose
73 reports (24.7%)
#2 Most Reported
Toxicity to various agents
69 reports (23.4%)
#3 Most Reported
Off label use
62 reports (21.0%)

All ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Overdose 73 24.8% 4 73
Toxicity to various agents 69 23.4% 36 48
Off label use 62 21.0% 5 56
Drug ineffective 59 20.0% 25 49
Drug abuse 50 17.0% 7 46
Intentional product misuse 49 16.6% 4 48
Completed suicide 48 16.3% 48 17
Rash 45 15.3% 3 43
Abdominal discomfort 44 14.9% 3 43
Arthropathy 43 14.6% 3 43
Hypotension 43 14.6% 10 36
Lower respiratory tract infection 43 14.6% 3 43
Product dose omission issue 43 14.6% 3 42
Pulmonary pain 43 14.6% 3 43
Obesity 39 13.2% 0 39
Intentional overdose 37 12.5% 10 37
Amyloid arthropathy 36 12.2% 0 36
Cardiac arrest 36 12.2% 12 29
Lactic acidosis 36 12.2% 3 33
Bradycardia 34 11.5% 4 26

Who Reports ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 74.8% female, 25.2% male. Average age: 52.1 years. Most reports from: GB. View detailed demographics →

Is ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2005 1 1 1
2006 1 1 1
2014 5 2 2
2015 8 6 2
2016 17 6 13
2017 9 6 0
2018 1 0 0
2019 9 1 6
2020 41 4 38
2022 1 0 1
2023 2 2 1
2024 5 0 5

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What Is ACTIVATED CHARCOAL Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 115
Toxicity to various agents 49
Overdose 26
Intentional overdose 8
Chronic kidney disease 5

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ACTONEL ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ACYCLOVIR ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs AD26.COV2.S ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADAGRASIB ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADALIMUMAB ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADALIMUMAB-AACF ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADALIMUMAB-AATY ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADALIMUMAB-ADAZ ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADALIMUMAB-ADBM ACTIVATED CHARCOAL vs ADALIMUMAB-AFZB

Official FDA Label for ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

"Guard" Wash: .cleanses the anal area . refreshes the skin for a cleanfeeling.maintains natural pH balance of the skin . prepares skin for further careand treatment .suitable for daily use, promoting regular care "Lubricate" Pre-care: .cleanses and prepares the anorectal area beforeactivities .reduces friction ,moisturizes . provides a barrier againstirritants .protects sensitive skin from irritation "Oasis" After-care: .relieves anorectal itching and discomfort . alleviatespain and soreness ,reduces burning sensations . calms the anal areaafter activity.supports healing from minor irritations .reduces irritation associatedwith hemorrhoids .quickens recovery from anal fissures and proctalgia .makes bowel movements more comfortable and less painful.

Dosage & Administration

Directions for 1 oz bottle When Activated Charcoal is indicated for use, give 3 to 4 heaping tablespoonfulls (20 to 30 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid or as directed by a health professional. If an emergency, fill this bottle with water. Mix well and have poison victim drink all of this mixture. Repeat dose immediately, if possible. If previous attempts to contact a poison control center, emergency medical center or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying. If possible save the container of poison.

Directions for 8 oz bottle When Activated Charcoal is indicated, the usual dose is as follows: 0-10 years of age: 1 to 3 heaping tablespoonfulls (10 -25 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid. 10 - 12 yrs of age: 3 - 6 tablespoonfulls (25 - 50 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid. Greater than 12 years of age: 3 to 12 tablespoonfulls (25 - 100g) mixed with a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid or as directed by a health professional. mix well and have poison victim drink all of this mixture. Repeat dose immediately, if possible. If the previous attempts to contact poison control center, emergency medical center or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying. If possible save the container of poison.

Contraindications

Care & contra-indications: This is a homoeopathic remedy, no contra-indications are established.

FDA Boxed Warning

BLACK BOX 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.

Warnings

Warning: Do not use if Tamper Evident Seal imprinted "Sealed for Your Protection" is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around the cap or foil seal under cap.

Warnings Do not give Activated Charcoal until after patient has vomited unless directed by a health professional. Do not use in persons who are not fully conscious. Do not use this product unless directed by a health professional if turpentine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids or petroleum didtillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish have been ingested. Do not give if poison victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Keep patient active and moving.

Active Ingredient

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: (in each drop): 12.48% of , Arsenicum Iodatum 12X, Avena Sativa 12X, Baryta Carbonica 12X, Phosphorus 12X, Silicea 12X, Thyroidinum (Suis) 12X, Aluminum 12X, 30X, Antimony 12X, 30X, Barium 12X, 30X , Beryllium 12X, 30X , Bismuth 12X, 30X, Boron 12X, 30X, Bromine 12X, 30X, Calcium 12X, 30X, Carbon 12X, 30X, Cerium 12X, 30X, Cesium 12X, 30X , Chloride 12X, 30X , Chromium 12X, 30X, Cobalt 12X, 30X, Copper 12X, 30X, Dysprosium 12X, 30X, Erbium 12X, 30X, Europium 12X, 30X, Fluoride 12X, 30X, Gadolinium 12X, 30X, Gallium 12X, 30X, Germanium 12X, 30X, Gold 12X, 30X, Hafnium 12X, 30X, Holmium 12X, 30X, Indium 12X, 30X, Iodine 12X, 30X, Iridium 12X, 30X, Iron 12X, 30X, Lanthanum 12X, 30X, Lithium 12X, 30X, Lutetium 12X, 30X, Magnesium 12X, 30X, Manganese 12X, 30X, Molybdenum 12X, 30X, Neodymium 12X, 30X, Nickel 12X, 30X, Niobium 12X, 30X, Osmium 12X, 30X, Palladium 12X, 30X, Phosphorus 12X, 30X, Platinum 12X, 30X, Potassium 12X, 30X, Praseodymium 12X, 30X, Rhenium 12X, 30X, Rhodium 12X, 30X, Rubidium 12X, 30X, Ruthenium 12X, 30X, Samarium 12X, 30X, Scandium 12X, 30X, Selenium 12X, 30X, Silicon 12X, 30X, Silver 12X, 30X, Sodium 12X, 30X, Strontium 12X, 30X, Sulfur 12X, 30X, Tantalum 12X, 30X, Tellurium 12X, 30X, Terbium 12X, 30X, Thallium 12X, 30X, Thorium 12X, 30X, Thulium 12X, 30X, Tin 12X, 30X, Titanium 12X, 30X, Tungsten 12X, 30X, Vanadium 12X, 30X, Ytterbium 12X, 30X, Yttrium 12X, 30X, Zinc 12X, 30X, Zirconium 12X, 30X; 0.10% of Aralia Quinquefolia 3X, Ginkgo Biloba 3X.

Inactive Ingredients

Polyethylene Glycol Polysorbate 60 Cactus Extract Oat Bran Extract Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Water Sodium Chloride DMDM Hydantoin Disodium EDTA Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Sodium Sulfate Butylene Glycol Phenoxyethanol Lauryl Alcohol