Interactions

Drug-Drug
Other drugs including ipecac syrup and laxatives will be adsorbed by charcoal and as a result will not be systemically absorbed from the GI tract

Drug-Food
Milk, ice cream, or sherbet will decrease the ability of charcoal to absorb other agents

activated charcoal is a sample topic found in Davis's Drug Guide. All other sections of this record are viewable by clicking on the index in the left column, or by clicking on "Display all Sections" in the "Content Manager".

To find other Davis's Drug Guide topics, please login or purchase a subscription.