Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension

Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension is used for:

Treating poisoning or overdose in certain circumstances.

Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension is an adsorbent and laxative combination. Activated charcoal works by binding with the poison in the stomach to decrease absorption of the poison into the body. Sorbitol works to help move the charcoal and poison out of the stomach and intestines more quickly.

Do NOT use Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension. However, no specific interactions with Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension:

Use Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Shake well before using.
• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose.
• If you miss a dose of Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension, contact your doctor right away.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension may cause your stools to turn black.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately.

Store Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Activated Charcoal and Sorbitol Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.