Sorbofit Activ (аctivated carbon) tablets 250 g. №10

Description

Sorbofit Activ (аctivated carbon) tablets 250 g. №10

Composition

active ingredient: activated carbon;

1 tablet contains activated carbon 250 mg;

excipients: potato starch.

Dosage form

Tablets.

Basic physical and chemical properties: tablets are round, chamfered, without risks, black.

Pharmacological group

Enterosorbents.
Code ATH A07V A01.

Pharmacological properties

Adsorbent. It has a high surface activity and high sorption capacity. It absorbs toxic substances, salts of heavy metals, alkaloids and glycosides, medicinal substances from the digestive tract, facilitating their removal from the body. It adsorbs gases on its surface.

Sorbofit Activ in tablets has a lower adsorption capacity compared to powder, but is more convenient to use.

Indications

Food poisoning; acute poisoning with food, household and industrial poisons, alkaloids, drugs, salts of heavy metals; dyspepsia, flatulence in preparation for x-ray studies.

Contraindications:

• ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract;
• stomach bleeding;
• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Use during pregnancy or lactation

There are no data on the negative effect of activated charcoal on pregnant and lactating women.

Dosage and administration

Adults: The usual dose is 3-6 tablets 3-4 times a day.

In case of poisoning and intoxication, prescribe at a dose of 20-30 g per reception in the form of an aqueous suspension in 0.5-2 glasses of water. This suspension can also be used for gastric lavage. With increased acidity, adults should prescribe 1-2 g of the drug 3-4 times a day. To achieve a faster and more pronounced effect, tablets can be crushed and taken as a suspension (0.5 cups of water).

Children over 3 years: The usual dose is 2-4 tablets 3-4 times a day; in case of diarrhea, increase the dose to 4-5 tablets 3-4 times a day.

For various poisonings, children from 3 to 7 years old should be prescribed orally at a dose of 5 g 3 times a day; children aged 7 to 14 years, appoint orally at a dose of 7 g 3 times a day. For children, activated charcoal should always be prescribed as a suspension of crushed tablets in a small amount of water, after which it is necessary to drink a glass of water.

The course of treatment for acute diseases is 3-5 days, for chronic diseases caused by endogenous intoxications – 10-15 days.

The patient should consult a doctor if the symptoms of the disease do not disappear during the use of the drug or if any adverse reactions are observed.

Children

The drug Sorbofit Activ should not be used in children under 3 years of age.

Overdose

A significant excess of the maximum single doses can lead to the development of adverse reactions (nausea, vomiting, constipation), which disappear after dose reduction or drug withdrawal.

Side effects

Possible manifestations of hypersensitivity, dyspeptic symptoms (constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting), which are eliminated by discontinuation of the drug and the appointment of symptomatic therapy.

With prolonged use, there is a deficiency in the body of vitamins, hormones, fats, proteins, and requires appropriate drug or alimentary correction.

In the event of any adverse events, the patient should consult a doctor.