Poisoning: removal and elimination (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

The following are the treatments for poisoning used in NHS Highland; stock in individual hospitals is held in agreement with Accident and Emergency consultant staff. Use will be in accordance with national guidance (http://www.toxbase.org/) or in consultation with staff from the National Poisons Information Service (tel: 0344 892 0111). 

CHARCOAL, ACTIVATED

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Oral Suspension (Activated charcoal) (Charcodote®) 1 gram/5mL (specialist use only)

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Granules (Activated charcoal) (Carbomix®) granules 50 grams (specialist use only)

Editorial Information

Document Id: F164