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Charcoal is commonly used to treat abdominal pain and bloating.
Charcoal works by inhibiting the gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances or irritants. When mixes with sorbitol, it acts as a laxative and provides a hyperosmotic environment which then causes catharsis.
Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomiting, Black stools, Bowel obstruction, Hemorrhage, Hypotension, Blackening of teeth and mouth, Thrombocytopenia, Hypoglycemia
It is safe to consume alcohol with charcoal. Some studies reported that charcoal adsorb alcohol poorly and there are no differences in the concentrations of plasma alcohol with or without charcoal.
Charcoal has not been assigned to any FDA pregnancy category. There is no human or animal studies on the usage of charcoal in pregnancy.
It is safe to use charcoal during breastfeeding.
Charcoal usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
It is safe to use charcoal in patients with renal impairment as it is not systemically absorbed.
It is safe to use charcoal in patients with liver impairment as it is not systemically absorbed.
