CHARCOAL 300MG TABS 100S

Overview & Mechanism of Action

• Charcoal 300mg Tablets (100s) is a trusted oral gastrointestinal adsorbent used to manage functional digestive distress and intestinal gas accumulation. Formulated with highly porous activated carbon, its action is primarily physical rather than chemical:
• High-Surface Adsorption: Activated charcoal undergoes specialized treatment to produce a micro-porous structure with an immense surface area. This physical lattice attracts and tightly binds (adsorbs) organic toxins, bacterial gas byproducts, and irritants within the stomach and intestinal lumen.
• Reduction of Intestinal Gas & Odor: By binding gases produced during food breakdown and fermentation, activated charcoal mitigates abdominal distension, relieves pressure, and neutralizes flatulence.
• Prevention of Systemic Absorption: Toxic compounds or excess metabolic wastes bound to charcoal particles are held securely as the material passes unabsorbed through the digestive tract, resulting in safe elimination via the feces.
• Clinical Indications
• Charcoal 300mg Tablets 100s is indicated for:
• Easing excessive intestinal gas, flatulence, and abdominal rumbling (borborygmi)
• Relief of abdominal bloating, fullness, and tightness following meals
• Management of functional dyspepsia and mild indigestion
• Emergency adjunctive first-aid management for specific oral drug overdoses or acute poisonings (under direct medical supervision)
• Usage Guidance & Safety Precautions
• Administration: Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water.
• Recommended Dosage for Gas & Bloating:
• Adults & Children over 12 years: 2 to 4 tablets taken after meals or at the first sign of discomfort, up to 3 to 4 times daily as required.
• Drug Interactions (Critical): Activated charcoal is a non-selective adsorbent that can significantly reduce the gastrointestinal absorption and efficacy of concurrent oral prescription medications (including oral contraceptives, antibiotics, and cardiac drugs). Separate administration by at least 2 hours before or after taking any other medications.
• Side Effects & Precautions: Expect darkening or blackening of stools, which is completely harmless. May cause mild constipation or nausea in higher doses. Contraindicated in patients with bowel obstruction, GI perforation, or after the ingestion of corrosive agents (alkalis/strong acids).