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Generic: charcoal View All Brands EZChar, Charcoaid-G, Optimum Charcoal, Actidose-Aqua, Insta-Char, Charcoal Plus DS, Liqui-Char, Charcocaps, Charcoaid 2000, Charcoaid, Actidose A GI agent - It is used to absorb gases in the stomach that cause stomach gas				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? CHARCOAL (CHAR kole) is a dietary supplement. It is used to absorb gases in the stomach that cause stomach gas. Do not use this supplement to treat poisonings or overdose. The FDA has not approved this supplement for any medical use. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: food or medicine poisoning have frequent heartburn or gas have recently traveled to another country stomach or intestinal disease an unusual or allergic reaction to charcoal, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the package label or use as directed by a health care provider. Do not take this medicine more often than directed. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: ipecac This medicine may also interact with the following medications: acarbose aripiprazole birth control pills carbamazepine dapsone digoxin olanzapine phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine phenytoin pindolol some herbal medicines or dietary supplements theophylline ursodeoxycholic acid This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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