Charcoal pulvis powder, 10 g

Description

KOHLE-PULVIS contains medicinal charcoal, which is used to bind toxins in the stomach and intestines and remove them from the body.This medicine is used for diarrhea and poisoning caused by heavy metals, foods and medicines.No prescription is required for this product.

Areas of application

KOHLE-PULVIS is used for the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea in adults.It should only be used in infants and children as directed by a doctor.It also serves to prevent the absorption of toxins in the event of acute oral poisoning and drug overdose.It also accelerates excretion in cases of poisoning with substances that can pass from the intestines to the liver.

Contraindications

The medicine should not be taken if you are allergic to medicinal charcoal or if you have feverish diarrhoea.

Dosage

In case of diarrhea

Adults receive 10 g of the drug several times a day for supportive therapy.The preparation is ready for use as a slurry with water in a ratio of 1:10 after stirring.

In case of poisoning

Depending on the amount of poison ingested, 50 to 100 g of powder should be mixed with around 400 ml of water or unsweetened tea and administered orally or via a stomach tube.In children, the dose of 1 g per kilogram of body weight (maximum 50 g) is recommended.In severe poisoning and to interrupt the absorption of substances that can pass from the intestine to the liver, repeated administration at intervals of 2 to 4 hours is indicated.In general, laxative measures must be carried out following the administration of charcoal.

Intake

Always take this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.If you are unsure, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking the product.Medicinal charcoal is not effective for poisoning with lithium, thallium, iron salts, hydrogen cyanide, boric acid, methanol, ethanol, ethylene glycol.Other measures to remove toxins, such as provoked vomiting or gastric lavage, are indicated here.Medicinal charcoal is not effective for acid or alkaline burns and may complicate subsequent endoscopic diagnostics.

Children

In infants and children, the medicine should generally only be used as part of medical treatment.

Ability to drive and use machines

The medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Pregnancy

There are no restrictions on the use of medicinal charcoal during pregnancy.

Other

Since medicinal charcoal is excreted unchanged, the feces turn black.Laxative measures should be carried out after taking medicinal charcoal.

Ingredients

10 g of powder contains 10 g of medicinal charcoal as a medicinally active ingredient.Other components are not included.