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Charcoal is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Charcoal have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Charcoal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Charcoal is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Charcoal is used -
Is the use of Charcoal safe for pregnant women?
Charcoal can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Charcoal, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Charcoal safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Charcoal. Immediately discontinue Charcoal if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Kidneys?
Charcoal does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Liver?
Using Charcoal does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Charcoal on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Charcoal for the heart.
Charcoal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Charcoal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Charcoal habit forming or addictive?
Charcoal is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Charcoal since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Charcoal is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Charcoal is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Charcoal
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Charcoal, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Charcoal
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Charcoal and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 85