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What is activated charcoal?
Activated charcoal is a form of carbon that has been processed to have small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions.
How does activated charcoal work?
Activated charcoal works by adsorbing toxins and chemicals in the stomach and intestines, preventing their absorption into the bloodstream.
What are common uses of activated charcoal?
Common uses of activated charcoal include the treatment of poisoning or overdose, filtering drinking water, and as an ingredient in various cosmetic products.
Are there any side effects of activated charcoal?
Some potential side effects of activated charcoal include constipation, black stools, and in rare cases, aspiration pneumonia if inhaled.
How should activated charcoal be administered?
Activated charcoal can be administered orally or via a nasogastric tube in cases of poisonings, usually within one hour of ingestion of the toxin.
