INSTA-CHAR SORBITOL- poison adsorbent suspension

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (UNII: 2P3VWU3H10) (ACTIVATED CHARCOAL - UNII:2P3VWU3H10)

Available from:

VistaPharm, LLC

INN (International Name):

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Composition:

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 50 g in 240 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Poison Adsorbent - For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

INSTA-CHAR SORBITOL- POISON ADSORBENT SUSPENSION
VISTAPHARM, LLC
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INSTA-CHAR SORBITOL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT (PER 240 ML)
Activated Charcoal, USP 50g
PURPOSE
Poison Adsorbent
USES
For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
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
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
severe cramping and diarrhea may be experienced.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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
Adults and children
12 and over and
weighing at least 32
kg (71 lbs.)
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?
888-655-1505
If possible call a Poison Control Center, emergency medical facility,
or health
professional for