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- WHAT ULTRACOAL 250 TABLETS IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Ultracoal 250 Tablets is used for emergency treatment of acute oral poisoning or drug overdose. It absorbs toxic substance and reduces or prevents systematic absorption.
The shorter the time interval between indigestion of the toxicant administrationof this medicines, the greater is the benefit for the patient.
However, as the absorption of the massive drug overdoses is often retarded in acute conditions of intoxiccation, even the delayed administration of Ultracoal 250 Tablets may be beneficial. In severe intoxication, repeated administration of this medicine is recommended to prevent the absorbed drug from being released (in an unbound state) in the lower intestinal tract or to expedite the elimination and prevent the re-absorption of any drug undergoing enterohepatic circulation.
- BEFORE YOU TAKE ULTRACOAL 250 TABLETS
There are no contraindications to the use of Ultra 250 Tablets.
Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
The purpose of the product is to interact with other medicaments and toxicants taken in overdosage. There are no systemic interactions because the products is not absorbed from the gut.
Pregnancy and lactation
There is no evidence to suggest that Ultracoal 250 Tablets should not be used during pregnancy or lactation. The product is not systematically absorbed.
Effects of ability to drive and use machines.
None (the product is not systematically absorbed).
- HOw TO TAKE ULTRACOAL 250 TABLETS
Always take Ultracoal 250 Tablets exactly as your healthcare provider has told you. You should check with your healthcare provider if you are not sure.The usual dose is:
Adults
By Mouth – For drug overdose or poisoning: 50-100 grams is given at first, followed by 12.5 grams per hour every 2-4 hours. Sometimes a single dose of 25-100 grams may be used.
Children
By mouth – For drug overdose or poisoning: 10-25 grams is recommended for children up to one year of age, while 25-50 grams is recommended for children 1 – 12 years of age. 10-25 grams is recommended if multiple doses of Ultracoal 250 Tablets are needed.
- POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- In general, it is well tolerated, however, some patients may experience constipation or diarrhoea.
- This medicine has been associated with bezoar formation, intestinal obstruction and, rarely, intestinal perforation following multiple dosing – although a direct causative association has not been demonstrated.
- Faecal impaction has been reported in a patient treated for ana overdose of a diuretic with alcohol.
- Aspiration of activated charcoal has been reported to cause airway obstruction and appropriate precautions should be taken.
- The use of Ultracoal 250 Tablets will produce black stools which may be alarming to the patient, but it is medically insignificant.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your healthcare provider. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
- HOW TO STORE ULTRACOAL 250 TABLETS
Keep all medicines out of reach and of children.
Store below 30°C.
Do not use Ultracoal 250 Tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the carton as “Exp. Date“ used for expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
- FURTHER INFORMATION
What Ultracoal Tablets contains
The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Ultracoal 250 Tablet is Activated charcoal.
What Ultracoal looks like and content of pack
1×10 tablets in blister placed in a carton with insert.
Ultracoal 250
Activated Charcoal Tablets BP 250mg
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER ULTRACOAL 250 TABLETS
Read this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your health care provider.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your health care provider.
In this leaflet:
- What Ultracoal 250 Tablets is and what it is used for
- Before you take Ultracoal 250 Tablets
- How to take Ultracoal 250 Tablets
- Possible side effects
- How to store Ultracoal 250 Tablets
- Further information
November 21, 2024
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