Poison Adsorbent
Generic Name: poison adsorbent
Brand Names:
Insta-char Aqueous Cherry
Purpose Poison Adsorbent
Overview
Purpose Poison Adsorbent
Uses
Uses For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Dosage
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 flavor 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, or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying. Keep patient active and moving. Save the container of poison. Age Dose Adults and children 12 years and over and weighing at least 32 kg (71 lbs.) 50 - 100 g (1-2 adult bottles) or 1-2 g per kg of body weight.
Warnings
Warnings 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. 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
Pregnancy
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poison Adsorbent used for?▼
Uses For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Can I take Poison Adsorbent during pregnancy?▼
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
What are the important warnings for Poison Adsorbent?▼
Warnings 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. 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
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