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Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common or rare

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   Pain or swelling in stomach

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue:

More common

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   Diarrhea

Less common or rare

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   Constipation
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   vomiting

Activated charcoal will cause your stools to turn black. This is to be expected while you are taking this medicine.

There have not been any other side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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Is there a role for charcoal in palliative diarrhea management?

Objective:

Symptomatic therapy is an intervention centered entirely on symptom management and pain relief. The utilization of charcoal in diarrhea management is a pertinent example of this type of medical care. Diarrhea is an ailment defined as an escalation in the frequency of bowel movements, unformed stool, abdominal discomfort, and pain. These symptoms can be extremely debilitating for patients, and effectuate frustration as well as severely dampening mood and overall well-being. This narrative review aims to explore the use of charcoal in diarrhea management and its possible benefits in alleviating discomfort associated with these symptoms.

Methods:

The authors used PubMed, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar searches on recent literature available on the role of activated charcoal in diarrhea management.

Results:

It was found that the main precursors of diarrhea include drugs and bacterial infection. Activated charcoal has a firm history in its ability to attract and expel ingested toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. It acts to prevent system absorption of these adverse entities, adsorbing them on the surface of its particles, making it a suitable diarrheal treatment.

Conclusions:

Diarrhea can present itself alongside a multitude of treatments and conditions, such as chemotherapy, primary malignancy, intestinal, colorectal and pancreatic cancer, bacterial infection, and irritable bowel syndrome, making activated charcoal a potential therapy in these conditions. In comparison, with other common anti-diarrheal treatments, activated charcoal has exceptionally few side-effects. Overall, further research is necessary in order to wholly determine the effectiveness of charcoal in the management of diarrhea.

Keywords:

Charcoal; diarrhea; life quality; palliative care; symptomatic therapy.

Activated Charcoal for Treating Traveller’s Diarrhea – Does it Work?

There has been a lot of hype about the use of activated charcoal to treat traveller’s diarrhea. We are often asked about activated charcoal by travellers that we see at TravelSafe Clinic. How effective is it?

The use of activated charcoal as an effective treatment for traveller’s diarrhea has not been scientifically proven. Below we’ll outline how activated charcoal works and things to keep in mind if you choose to add this to your travel kit.

What is Activated Charcoal?

Activated charcoal is a fine black powder which is produced by heating natural sources of carbon such as wood, peat, coconut shells, or sawdust, to very high temperatures. This process of “activation” releases the charcoal of previously bonded molecules to free up bonding sites and causes the charcoal to become more porous.

How Does It Work?

Activated charcoal prevents the absorption of toxins and chemicals in the stomach and gut by readily binding to these substances. Activated charcoal is not absorbed by the body so the substances that bind to the charcoal are eliminated by the body through the feces. It has been widely used to treat poisonings and overdoses by binding to most drugs and toxins and eliminating them from the body.

Treating Traveller’s Diarrhea

Activated charcoal has been used as a travel remedy to treat traveller’s diarrhea worldwide. In theory the charcoal would bind to the toxins or bacteria that is causing the diarrhea, then eliminate them from the body. However, there is a lack of scientific research to support using charcoal for this purpose. In other words – it hasn’t been determined whether it is effective or not.

Are there Risks?

Some travellers may choose to add activated charcoal to their travel medical kit despite its lack of proven effectiveness. Activated charcoal is generally safe to use, with little to no risk of side effects. If side effects do occur, they can include vomiting, constipation, black stool, diarrhea, and more rarely fecal impaction or GI obstruction. Talk to your health care provider before using activated charcoal, especially if you have any medical conditions that affect your GI system. Also talk to your health care provider if you take regular medications as the charcoal may bind to these medications and reduce their effectiveness.

TravelSafe Clinical Educator – Kristin Cain, RN, BSc, MSc(A)

Here’s the truth about activated charcoal

After waking up after a night on the town, some people turn to activated charcoal drinks or pills to quell the ravages of a hangover. Others, fearful that toxins and metals are building up in their bodies, use activated charcoal detox. Some even claim that activated charcoal causes them to lose weight and lower their cholesterol.

Suddenly, something that was best left for grilling seems to be the latest, greatest health fad. But, is it okay to take an activated charcoal supplement daily?

Well, technically, yes.

“There would be minimal risk,” Dr. Michael Lynch, medical director for Pittsburgh Poison Center and assistant professor in the department of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, tells TODAY. “Overall, it is pretty safe.”

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Activated charcoal — which certainly differs from the briquettes tossed in the grill — can cause some mild GI upset, including diarrhea. Some people mix it with laxatives to avoid this. Otherwise, the hazards are low, says Lynch.

But does activated charcoal really do what fans claim it can? After all, doctors often use it in emergency rooms to treat overdosing and poisoning.

“Activated” means the charcoal — made from wood, peat, or coconut shells — was heated, expanding its surface area. The charcoal clings to substances in the stomach, such as aspirin, and prevents the body from absorbing it. This is the reason people think that charcoal can help with hangovers; they believe it absorbs the alcohol, halting the icky symptoms associated with over-imbibing.

“It does not bind well to ethanol or alcohol because of the chemical structure,” says Lynch, putting that myth to rest.

Some people worry, too, that toxins or metals build up in their bodies, and believe charcoal supplements will draw out the bad substances. It doesn’t bind to metal, though, and the body already does a good job with toxins.

“Our bodies have the ability to detox ourselves. That is the majority of the role of the liver … it does so much of the detoxing,” Kristin Kirkpatrick, manager of wellness nutrition services at Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, tells TODAY.

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Activated charcoal does bind well to many prescription drugs, though. This means that people who rely on something like blood pressure medication and also take charcoal might make medication less effective.

“If you take [charcoal] about the time when you are taking your normal prescription medication … it would limit your ability to absorb [them],” Lynch says.

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Waiting a few hours after taking a medication might make it less likely that the activated charcoal will interfere with the prescription drugs.

And is there any truth to the claim that activated charcoal can help people lower cholesterol and lose weight?

“There have been no studies that actually [show] some of the health benefits,” says Kirkpatrick.

She recommends that people interested in detoxing try to do something proven to be healthy instead, such as reducing sugar from their diets.

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“We are constantly looking for a quick fix, and we are searching for it because we have screwed up our diets most royally. Putting activated charcoal into your diets isn’t getting back to the basics—[it’s] a quick fix with no scientific evidence,” she says.

Both Kirkpatrick and Lynch also warn that activated charcoal remains a supplement, which means it doesn’t fall under the same regulation as prescription drugs.

“You truly have no way of verifying what you are getting,” concludes Lynch.

– Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal: Fact vs. Fiction

Activated charcoal has become a hot health trend. You can buy it in pill form, in smoothies, face masks and even toothpaste. So what are the real health benefits of activated charcoal? What’s trendy hype? And when is it bad for you?

From ER Drug to “Miracle Cure”

Plenty of companies on the internet tout products containing activated charcoal, claiming it can detox your blood, purify your skin, whiten your teeth and cure everything from gas to the Zika virus.

Activated charcoal does have detoxifying properties, which is why it’s used in water purifiers and air filters. It’s more porous than the charcoal blocks you use in a grill, so it can draw chemicals out of a substance and absorb them. Emergency rooms use activated charcoal to treat certain kinds of poisoning and some drug overdoses. If administered quickly, it can prevent the poison or drug from being absorbed in the stomach and circulated through the body.

Outside of these situations, claims about the health benefits of activated charcoal tend to be more fiction than proven fact.

The Purported Health Benefits of Activated Charcoal

What are the claims about activated charcoal? When might it help, and when can it hurt? That depends on your body and how you’re using it.

To Soothe Stomach Trouble

A few small studies have suggested activated charcoal could help prevent flatulence and soothe indigestion, but according to the National Institutes for Health, there’s still no scientific evidence that it helps with travelers’ diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps or gas or that it can prevent or treat Zika. In fact, activated charcoal can actually cause diarrhea, constipation, bloating, stomach pain and vomiting. This is particularly common with products that contain sorbitol, a sweetener/laxative.

To “Detox”

It’s unlikely that activated charcoal removes heavy metals, pollutants and other toxins from your bloodstream because it stays in your gastrointestinal tract and only absorbs toxins for about an hour after it’s consumed. It can also bind to vitamins and nutrients in your food and prevent your body from properly absorbing them. To avoid any complications, talk to a doctor at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts to discuss how activated charcoal may react with any prescription medications you’re taking.

To Purify Your Skin

Masks and other skin-care products containing activated charcoal might help to exfoliate your face and dry up oily skin. There’s little scientific evidence, however, to support claims that it cures acne or detoxes your skin. The abrasive texture may help slough away dead skin cells, but if you use it too often, it can actually dry out your skin.

To Whiten Your Teeth

You can now buy whitening toothpaste that’s black, from the activated charcoal. However, there’s no scientific evidence activated charcoal whitens your teeth, and according to the American Dental Association, it may actually make them look duller and more yellow. That’s because the abrasive texture of the charcoal can strip your white enamel, exposing the yellow dentin beneath. Wearing down your enamel can also make you more susceptible to cavities.

Risks and Side Effects

Activated charcoal is generally safe for most people, but there are potential side effects. Along with possible tooth damage and stomach trouble, activated charcoal interacts with many medications — including antibiotics, birth control pills and a long list of other drugs — and can prevent them from being absorbed by your body.

If you’re taking medication, are pregnant, nursing, have stomach problems or have an allergy to artificial sweeteners, talk to your doctor about whether activated charcoal is a viable option for you.

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Activated Charcoal: Uses and Risks

Activated charcoal is sometimes used to help treat a drug overdose or a poisoning.

When you take activated charcoal, drugs and toxins can bind to it. This helps rid the body of unwanted substances.

Charcoal is made from coal, wood, or other substances. It becomes “activated charcoal” when high temperatures combine with a gas or activating agent to expand its surface area.

Why do people take activated charcoal?

People take activated charcoal to manage a poisoning or overdose.

When used along with other treatments, activated charcoal may be effective for an acute poisoning. But it is NOT useful in some cases, including poisoning from:

It also is not used to treat poisons such as strong acids or bases.

With a poisoning, don’t guess about the right thing to do. Call your local poison control center immediately. And get to an emergency room. You need to use activated charcoal as soon as possible if it is recommended.

Other less studied uses of activated charcoal include:

• Treat a condition of pregnancy in which the normal flow of bile is affected (cholestasis)
• Prevent gas
• Reduce high cholesterol
• Prevent a hangover

Early research about using activated charcoal to treat cholestasis of pregnancy is very limited. More studies are needed to prove its safety and effectiveness.

It’s not clear whether activated charcoal helps improve gas and cholesterol. That’s because the research results so far have been inconsistent.

As for hangover remedies with activated charcoal, there isn’t really any evidence that it works.

The activated charcoal that is used to treat a poisoning is a powder that is mixed with a liquid. Once mixed, it can be given as a drink or through a tube that has been placed through the mouth and into the stomach.

Activated charcoal is also available in tablet or capsule forms to treat gas. This form is not used to treat a poisoning.

Can you get activated charcoal naturally from foods?

Activated charcoal is a manufactured product. You cannot find it naturally in foods.

What are the risks of taking activated charcoal?

When used to treat a poisoning or overdose, activated charcoal is usually safe, but it needs to be administered only in a health care facility.

Side effects are more likely when it is used on a long-term basis to treat conditions like excess gas.

Side effects. When you take it by mouth, activated charcoal can cause:

In more serious cases, it can cause gastrointestinal blockages.

Risks. Do not combine activated charcoal with drugs used for constipation (cathartics such as sorbitol or magnesium citrate). This can cause electrolyte imbalances and other problems.

Interactions. Activated charcoal may reduce or prevent the absorption of certain drugs. This may include drugs such as:

Do not use activated charcoal as a supplement if you take these medications. Activated charcoal may also reduce absorption of certain nutrients.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does regulate dietary supplements; however, it treats them like foods rather than medications. Unlike drug manufacturers, the makers of supplements don’t have to show their products are safe or effective before selling them on the market.

Be sure to tell your doctor about any supplement you’re taking, even if it’s natural. That way, your doctor can check on any potential side effects or interactions with medications, foods, or other herbs and supplements. They can let you know if the supplement might increase your risks.

Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

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90,000 Activated charcoal for diarrhea? Sure?

Activated charcoal – black tablets that have become classics for many treatment of any diarrhea. Many people remember how hard they had to swallow one pill after another. And with nausea, that’s another quest.

Of course, more convenient forms of coal have appeared in the modern world, but is the result different, and is it correct to treat diarrhea with it in the 21st century? Let’s figure it out.

What is diarrhea, common causes?

Diarrhea is a condition in which the frequency of bowel movements increases (more than 3 times / day) and the consistency of the stool becomes liquid.

There are several main causes of diarrhea:

• Bacteria and viruses;
• Consumption of stale food;
• Drug reaction;
• Stress – the so-called “bear disease”

Diarrhea has been officially declared one of the symptoms of the most urgent disease of 2020 – COVID-19.

Symptoms associated with diarrhea include nausea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain.

What is the main danger of diarrhea?

With loose and frequent stools, large losses of water occur in the body, which leads to the main and extremely dangerous complication – dehydration.

Even taking a large amount of ordinary water will not solve this problem – water is not retained in the body and does not replenish the lost micro and macro elements. The water-electrolyte balance is disturbed, which leads to disruption of the functioning of the vital systems of the body.

It is easy to recognize dehydration: severe thirst, dry mouth, rare urination, severe weakness, its signs.

Diarrhea can seriously impair the health of a person – therefore, it is necessary to start treatment as early as possible.

From the above, it follows that the first step is to restore the lost fluid and, of course, electrolytes.

Dehydration is also aggravated by the influence of pathogens on the intestinal wall and disturbances in the absorption of fluids and electrolytes.

And only then, it will not be superfluous to take enterosorbent. But, just what?

Enterosorbent – how to choose?

In principle, any means that are used to absorb toxins in the intestinal lumen are called enterosorbents.There are many of them, but they can be divided into two large groups.

The first is not recommended by modern medicine for the treatment of diarrhea. For different reasons. This includes the coal mentioned at the beginning.

Many people are accustomed to considering charcoal a safe drug, and often take it uncontrollably in large quantities. This can cause severe constipation, thereby aggravating metabolic disorders. And this is far from its only disadvantage.

IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER that activated charcoal is contraindicated in case of intestinal and gastric ulcer – in such cases, its intake can be fatal.

The second group of enterosorbents differs from the first in that, from the point of view of modern medicine, it is effective and safe.

This includes, for example, diosmectitis, recommended for use in diarrhea in children by the European Association for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN).

And in this regard, it is difficult not to mention an innovative tool, D-ORS , containing a combination of both electrolytes absolutely necessary in the treatment of diarrhea and diosmectitis, and thus providing a complex two-in-one effect.

Diarrhea: stomach treatment, medicine for poisoning, folk remedies

When going on a trip, you should definitely take essential medications with you. They will help and help out in case of illness. This article focuses on diarrhea. What to do in case of its occurrence? What medications should I take? Are there any contraindications? We will also talk about traditional methods of treatment.

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Rapid poisoning and upset help

An upset stomach is a nuisance that sometimes catches up at the most inopportune moment.It is especially unpleasant if diarrhea finds you not at home, but on a trip. Diarrhea is an unpleasant thing, but as they say, it can happen to anyone.

If you have an upset stomach at the most inopportune moment, activated charcoal will come to the rescue. It is desirable that your first aid kit contains this most inexpensive and simple remedy. This medicine effectively helps with poisoning, saves from bloating.

Sorbent perfectly removes toxins and other harmful substances from the body that somehow got into your body. However, such a harmless remedy is not too harmless. The thing is that, together with toxins, activated carbon removes all useful substances from the body: vitamins, trace elements, etc.

Poisoning with a spoiled product while traveling is a fairly common situation. These pills help fight bloating not only in adults, but also in children. However, the dosage of this medication must be correct.

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Activated carbon should be drunk at the rate of: 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight of an adult or child.For example, the weight of a son or daughter is 43 kg. In this case, it will be enough to use 4 tablets of activated carbon.

They can be drunk 2-3 times a day. It is best to consume an hour and a half before or two hours after a meal. The medicine should be taken with a sufficient amount of water. You can take pills within a week. But still, if you or your child do not get better after a day, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Otherwise, you risk missing a very serious infection. Indeed, during the trip, it happens that the infection attacks. And especially often – children. Activated charcoal improves intestinal secretory function. When bloating, this remedy reduces fermentation and gas formation.

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Activated carbon has no contraindications for children, since this agent consists of natural ingredients. In reasonable amounts, this medicine is considered harmless. However, its long-term use is undesirable.

If you have been treating diarrhea with activated charcoal for a long time, and have used a lot of these tablets, then a situation may soon arise that you will have to suffer from constipation. This is only possible due to the very frequent use of this drug in large quantities. It is also worth considering the fact that activated charcoal will help against diarrhea only due to poisoning.

When it comes to viruses, this drug will not be effective. Here you will need to go to the hospital. And the appointment of a course of treatment depending on the virus.Contraindications: you can not use activated charcoal for gastric bleeding and ulcerative lesions of the digestive tract.

White coal, like black coal, is able to cope with the intoxication of the body caused by food or drink poisoning. White coal is a little more expensive in pharmacies (Ukraine) than black.

According to the effect, white is prescribed for acute diarrhea and in cases of treatment of acute intestinal diseases. The medicine is effective in cases of consuming low-quality alcohol or food.

White coal well restores the vital activity of the gastrointestinal tract. Including affects other systems of the body. This medicine also provides adjuvant therapy. It is prescribed in such cases: for allergies, viral hepatitis, dermatitis.

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Contraindications: pregnant women, during lactation and children under 3 years of age. You can not use white coal for patients with stomach and duodenal ulcers in the stages of exacerbation, with gastric and intestinal bleeding, ulcers and erosion of the intestinal mucosa, intestinal obstruction, diabetes mellitus.

The dosage of white coal is different from that of black. Children from 7 years old and adults can give them 3-5 tablets 3-4 times a day. White coal also needs to be washed down with water. Treatment of children 5-6 years of age with it is permissible. In this case, they drink 3 tablets 3 times a day. At 3-4 years old – 2 tablets 3 times a day.

However, what to do if activated black or white charcoal is not at hand and you cannot buy it right now? In this case, a folk remedy will come to the rescue.But only if it is not an infection. In case of a viral illness, it is better to call a doctor immediately.

List of folk remedies for indigestion

People commonly refer to indigestion as diarrhea. Sometimes it happens that you went on a trip or a business trip, but did not think about basic necessities. How to be in this case? How to proceed and what to do?

In case of diarrhea, you can also resort to the help of folk remedies for first aid.In this case, some herbs are great. In addition to these, there are other methods of effectively dealing with diarrhea.

Diarrhea: first aid, Turka.life

Whichever herb is available, use this one. We have prepared for you a list of herbs and other natural ingredients that will help with diarrhea:

• Rice Broth is a gentle treatment for bloating and upset. It contains a fairly large amount of starch, due to which rice forms an astringent structure in the intestines, envelops and soothes it.

That is why this method of treatment is recommended even for young children. And if the intake of other food in case of poisoning should be limited, then rice in cases of upset gastrointestinal tract should definitely be used. Just do not overdo it, so that later there is no constipation.

Cooking rice water is easy and simple. To do this, you need to soak 2 tbsp. lies. rice in water. After an hour or two, throw the rice grains into boiling water (0.5 liters of water). Cook over low heat for 45-55 minutes, maximum – an hour.This will be enough. It is effective to drink both the broth itself and eat it with rice.

• Starch dissolved in water acts like rice. To prepare a remedy, take 0.5 stack. warm water, add 1 tsp. lodge. potato starch. Stir well and drink immediately. With diarrhea, this folk remedy works quite effectively.
• Vodka is good at treating disorder. Of course, this method of treatment will not work for a child. Vodka can be used for strong people.Moreover, drink is not in its pure form. And to use together with salt. You need to take 100 g of vodka, dissolve 1 tsp in it. salt and drink in one gulp. Ground black pepper can be used instead of salt. Pour 0.5 tsp per 100 g. pepper. Contraindications regarding methods of treatment with vodka: gastritis, ulcers, chronic diseases of the kidneys, liver, kidneys, etc.
• Black peppercorns are also not suitable for children. But adults, except for patients with ulcers, liver diseases, kidneys, can use it fearlessly. Diarrhea will not like peppercorns. It should be consumed orally in an amount of 7 to 10 peas, without chewing. Swallow whole. Drink the peas with a glass of warm water.
• Yarrow herb (tree). This plant is an excellent rescuer for bloating and diarrhea. It tastes not very pleasant – bitter. However, the life-saving remedy that simply grows in our fields can help, even if it is not boiled, but simply chewed raw.

Frequent urge to diarrhea will stop after 15-20 minutes.So it is better to consume this plant than to run often due to diarrhea. If possible, you can prepare a decoction from yarrow. To do this, take 10 g of herbs per 1 stack. boiling water. Boil the solution for 5 minutes or leave for 30 minutes. Take 0.5 stack. 3 times a day. Yarrow contraindications: pregnancy and thrombosis.

• Herbs (collection): red mountain ash, St. John’s wort, marshmallow root. You need to take them in the ratio: 4 tsp. Lodges. rowan, 3 tsp. St. John’s wort, 2 tsp. marshmallow root.Pour them 1 stack. boiling water. Insist 50-55 minutes. Strain. Drink 0.5 stacks. 4 times a day.
• St. John’s wort – you can drink a decoction only from this herb. 1 tbsp will save you from loose stools. lies. St. John’s wort. It needs to be filled with 1 stack. boiling water. Dosage: 3/4 stack. a day 3 times 15 minutes before meals.
• Black tea – if the drink is made stronger, it will perfectly fight diarrhea. This effect is achieved due to the fact that the strongly brewed large leaf tea contains tannins (tannins, polyphenols, catechins) that deal with diarrhea.Drink unflavored tea in reasonable amounts. Hypertensive patients and people with increased excitability of the nervous system should limit the use of strong black tea.

When traveling, remember that diarrhea can be provoked not only by stale food and alcohol, but also unwashed hands or vegetables and fruits. As a result, an upset stomach can occur.

Stick to your diet until you recover. Food intake should be minimal. In case of poisoning, you can eat light meals.Porridge should be preferred. For cereals, choose rice, wheat, bran, or semolina.

Croutons, broths from lean meats, mashed potatoes, grated carrot salad, boiled eggs or steamed omelet, cranberry juice, jelly, berry jelly, black and green tea are allowed. Eliminate smoked meats, soda, coffee, spicy, salty, seasonings, fried, sausages from the diet. Eat a healthy diet and stay healthy!

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Diarrhea (in common parlance – diarrhea) is a pathological condition characterized by the presence of frequent loose stools, abdominal pain and symptoms of general malaise.

Very often, the culprits of diarrhea are toxic substances that are the waste products of pathogenic bacteria (for example, salmonella) that occupied the intestines or that entered the patient’s body along with poor-quality food and contaminated water.

Activated charcoal is one of the most effective and popular drugs prescribed to combat diarrhea (both in adults and children of any age). Being a sorbent of natural origin and practically devoid of serious contraindications, it easily copes with intestinal disorders of any type.

Due to its unusually porous structure, activated carbon adsorbs toxic decomposition products and harmful substances and, keeping them on its surface, prevents their penetration into the bloodstream.

The principle of action of preparations of activated carbon is as follows: once in the patient’s body, they, like a brush, cleanse the gastrointestinal tract along its entire length (without being absorbed by the intestinal walls and without causing irritation of the mucous membranes) and after a few hours leave it together with feces. Elimination of substances that provoked intestinal upset speeds up stool normalization.

Does medication help diarrhea?

At home, preparations of activated carbon are an emergency aid for diarrhea, which is a consequence of:

Thus, this adsorbent helps to quickly normalize the condition of a patient suffering from diarrhea, accompanied by:

• significant increase in the number of pathogenic microorganisms;
• activation of fermentation processes;
• infectious and inflammatory processes in the intestine.

As a result of treatment with preparations of activated carbon, diarrhea stops after a few days, and the functionality of the intestines is restored in full. Equally high is the effectiveness of the use of this sorbent in the treatment of liver diseases that provoke the onset of diarrhea.

If diarrhea is the result of viral infections, intussusception of the intestine, malnutrition, prolonged use of antibiotics or the penetration of toxic substances through the blood or respiratory tract, activated charcoal treatment will not bring a positive result.

Moreover: in the above conditions, the use of activated carbon can aggravate the patient’s condition, since, together with pathogenic bacteria that provoke diarrhea, this sorbent removes most of the beneficial microflora from the intestine, which ensures the normal functioning of this organ.

In such situations, the patient must necessarily consult with an experienced specialist, who, based on the results of laboratory studies and instrumental diagnostic data, will determine the cause of diarrhea and prescribe adequate treatment.

The most dangerous consequence of prolonged diarrhea, which contributes to the disruption of the water-salt balance, the elimination of vitamins, nutrients, macro- and microelements that leave the patient’s body along with liquid feces, is dehydration.

This condition, fraught with a number of serious complications, is especially dangerous for young children. For them, dehydration can be fatal. That is why the treatment of diarrhea should be started after repeated defecation with liquid feces.

The presence of loose stools, observed at least 8-10 times a day, is the basis for an immediate visit to a doctor.

How to drink activated charcoal for diarrhea?

The correct dosage is the guarantee that the therapy with preparations of activated carbon will give the expected result.

If the amount of the absorbed sorbent is insufficient, the effectiveness of the treatment will be low, since some of the toxic substances that remain in the patient’s body will continue to have their destructive effect on him.

Exceeding the dosage can cause severe constipation and, in the most severe cases, cause volvulus.

An excessive amount of coal powder, which contributes to a significant compaction of feces and prevents their normal movement through the intestines, can give an impetus to the onset of undesirable pathological processes.

In order not to harm health and correctly calculate the optimal single dose of the sorbent, adult patients – according to the recommendations of qualified specialists – should take one tablet of activated carbon for every ten kilograms of live weight at a time, adding one more to the resulting amount.

For example, a person weighing 70 kg needs to take 8 tablets of activated carbon to treat diarrhea. The daily rate of the drug provides for three times a single dose.

In case of severe poisoning, doctors often resort to gastric lavage using a solution prepared by diluting one tablespoon of charcoal powder in 1000 ml of warm boiled water.

Nuances of application in the treatment of children

It is possible to treat diarrhea with preparations of activated charcoal in children, starting from the age of two months.A single dose of a sorbent for an infant is prescribed taking into account his body weight. Weight:

• less than 3 kg it is equal to a quarter of a tablet;
• from 3 to 5 kg – the third part of the tablet;
• from 5 to 7 kg – half a tablet;
• 7 to 10 kg – whole tablet.

For the treatment of diarrhea, activated charcoal is given to infants 2-3 times a day: two hours before a meal or the same time after it.

Upon reaching the age of one year, a single dose of the sorbent is determined at the rate of 0.05 g per kilogram of live weight. Daily dose of activated carbon for the treatment of diarrhea in children:

• from one to three years – 2-4 tablets;
• from 3 to 6 years old – 4-6 tablets;
• over 6 years old – 10-12 tablets.

Children under ten years of age with diarrhea are given one sorbent tablet for every fifteen kilograms of body weight. From the age of twelve, the dosage of activated charcoal for diarrhea is calculated using the same formula as in adults.

Admission rules

• In order for the adsorptive properties of activated carbon not to negate the positive effects of other antidiarrheal drugs, it should be taken 60 minutes before or after the same time after taking the medication.
• To obtain a quick positive effect, coal tablets (the recommended single dose) are not taken all at once, but one at a time, making two to three minute pauses between doses.
• Drink activated charcoal tablets with a large (at least 400 ml) amount of boiled water acidified with a few drops of lemon juice. Lemon juice will help to neutralize pathogenic microorganisms that provoke the onset of diarrhea, and drinking plenty of fluids will prevent dehydration, which is a frequent companion of diarrhea. When washing down the adsorbent, you need to take big sips.
• Young children who have difficulty swallowing activated charcoal tablets used to treat diarrhea can be given as a suspension made by dissolving the charcoal powder in a little boiled water.
• A patient who has used preparations of activated carbon for the treatment of diarrhea is recommended to take probiotics – biologically active additives containing live microcultures that help restore normal intestinal microflora damaged by the use of the sorbent.

Can I drink during pregnancy?

The chemical composition of preparations of activated carbon, which is a natural natural sorbent, is completely safe for the health of both the expectant mother, and the fetus, and the baby born during the period of breastfeeding.

During the treatment of diarrhea, the effect of the sorbent is limited to the intestinal lumen. In this case, no effect on the tissues of other internal organs is observed.

The optimal single dose of activated charcoal for the treatment of diarrhea in a pregnant woman is calculated simply: first, she needs to calculate the total number of tablets, dividing her body weight by ten (for example, with a weight of 50 kg, she will need five tablets).

Then, one tablet must be subtracted from the resulting quantity, since when performing the calculation, the mass of amniotic fluid and the fetus is not taken into account. Thus, a single dose of activated carbon for a pregnant woman weighing 50 kg is 4 tablets.

The frequency of intake of activated carbon in the treatment of diarrhea during pregnancy is the same as for all adult patients – three times a day. With the help of charcoal tablets, the expectant mother can quickly cope with the unpleasant manifestations of diarrhea, avoiding the use of synthetic drugs.

During the treatment of diarrhea, she should adhere to simple recommendations:

• The interval between the intake of vitamin complexes and preparations of activated carbon should be at least three hours: only in this case, useful substances can be absorbed in full.
• In order for the activated carbon to work as soon as possible, it is advisable to crush the tablets into powder and mix with a small amount of water to a creamy consistency.
• After completing diarrhea therapy (for the rapid restoration of beneficial intestinal microflora), a pregnant woman should definitely take probiotics.

How long does the drug work?

The answer to the question of how quickly activated charcoal will act on the body of a patient suffering from diarrhea is not unambiguous. This largely depends on the form in which this adsorbent enters the gastrointestinal tract.

• When whole tablets are taken, the speed of their effect on the patient’s body is somewhat slowed down, because, before they begin to adsorb microorganisms and toxic substances, they must first decompose, turning into a porous mass.The tablet preparation usually takes 10-15 minutes to work.
• If activated carbon enters the patient’s body in the form of a powder, its therapeutic effect begins much earlier – 2-3 minutes after ingestion. The intensity of the effect of the sorbent is determined by the value of the dose taken. If coal powder is taken in the form of an aqueous solution, it starts almost instantly to neutralize the toxic substances contained in the stomach.
• The effect of preparations of activated carbon on the body of a small child (due to the fact that his stomach and intestines are not completely formed) occurs a couple of minutes after ingestion.

The average duration of the use of activated carbon preparations for diarrhea is no more than seven days, although the treatment of severe forms of digestive disorders takes much longer. For mild food poisoning, one or two doses of this medication are enough to eliminate diarrhea.

The sorbing effect of activated carbon preparations largely depends on the degree of filling of the stomach during the period of diarrhea. If by the time of taking the medication it turns out to be complete, the dose of the drug will have to be slightly increased.

Activated charcoal instructions for use: indications, contraindications, side effects – description Activated charcoal tab. 250 mg: 10, 20, 30, 50 or 5000 pcs. (19119)

Activated carbon 💊 Composition of the preparation Activated carbon ✅ Application of the drug Activated carbon Save Share with friends Please fill in the fields of e-mail addresses and make sure they are correct Description of the active components of the drug Activated carbon (Activated charcoal) The scientific information provided is generalized and cannot be used to make decisions about the possibility of using a particular drug. Update date: 2020.12.17 Marketing authorization holder: ATX code: A07BA01 (Medicinal charcoal) Dosage form Activated carbon Tab.250 mg: 10, 20, 30, 50 or 5000 pcs. reg. No .: P N001033 / 01 from 17.07.08 – Perpetually Release form, packaging and composition drug Activated carbon Tablets 1 tab. activated carbon 250 mg 10 pcs. – non-cell contoured packaging (1) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – non-cell contoured packaging (2) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – non-cell contoured packaging (3) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – non-cell contoured packaging (5) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – non-cell contoured packaging (500) – cardboard boxes. 10 Pcs. – contour cell packaging (500) – cardboard boxes. 10 Pcs. – contour cell packaging (1) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – contour cell packaging (2) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – contour cell packaging (3) – cardboard packs. 10 Pcs. – contour cell packaging (5) – cardboard packs. Pharmacological action Absorbent agent. It has an enterosorbent, detoxifying and antidiarrheal effect.It belongs to the group of polyvalent physicochemical antidotes, has a high surface activity. It adsorbs poisons and toxins from the gastrointestinal tract before they are absorbed, incl. alkaloids, glycosides, barbiturates and other hypnotics and narcotic drugs, salts of heavy metals, toxins of bacterial, plant, animal origin, derivatives of phenol, hydrocyanic acid, sulfonamides, gases. It also adsorbs an excess of certain metabolic products – bilirubin, urea, cholesterol, endogenous metabolites responsible for the development of endogenous toxicosis.Poorly adsorbs acids and alkalis (including iron salts, cyanides, methanol, ethylene glycol). Does not irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa. Pharmacokinetics Not absorbed, not degraded, excreted completely through the gastrointestinal tract within 24 hours. Indications of the active substances of the drug Activated carbon Exogenous and endogenous intoxication of various origins (as a detoxifying agent). Food toxicoinfections, dysentery, salmonellosis (with complex treatment). Poisoning with drugs (psychotropic, hypnotic, narcotic drugs, etc.), alkaloids, heavy metal salts and other poisons. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by dyspepsia and flatulence. Food and drug allergies. Hyperbilirubinemia, hyperazotemia. To reduce gas formation in the intestine before ultrasound and X-ray examinations. In order to prevent chronic intoxication in hazardous work. Dosing regimen The method of administration and dosage regimen of a particular drug depends on its form of release and other factors. The optimal dosage regimen is determined by the doctor. It is necessary to strictly observe the compliance of the used dosage form of a particular drug with the indications for use and the dosage regimen. Inside. The dosage regimen is individual, depending on the indications, the clinical situation and the patient’s age. Side effect Possibly: dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhea, dark staining of feces; with prolonged use – hypovitaminosis, impaired absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract. Contraindications to use Hypersensitivity to activated carbon, ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (incl.including peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, ulcerative colitis), bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, the simultaneous administration of antitoxic drugs, the effect of which develops after absorption (including methionine), intestinal atony; children up to age 3 years. With caution Patients with diabetes mellitus and people on a diet low in carbohydrates. Application during pregnancy and lactation It can be used during pregnancy and during breastfeeding as directed by a doctor. Use in children Contraindicated for use in children under 3 years of age. Special instructions When treating intoxication, it is necessary to create an excess of activated carbon in the stomach (before washing it), in the intestine (after washing the stomach). A decrease in the concentration of activated carbon in the medium promotes the desorption of the bound substance and its absorption (to prevent the resorption of the released substance, repeated gastric lavage and the appointment of activated carbon are recommended).The presence of food masses in the gastrointestinal tract requires the introduction of coal in high doses, since the contents of the gastrointestinal tract are sorbed by coal and its activity decreases. If the poisoning is caused by substances involved in enterohepatic circulation (cardiac glycosides, indomethacin, morphine and other opiates), activated charcoal must be used for several days. Drug interactions Activated carbon possesses adsorbing properties and, when taken simultaneously with other drugs, can significantly reduce their absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of other drugs. Save Share with friends Please fill in the fields of e-mail addresses and make sure they are correct

What is the difference between white and black activated carbon

Black and white coal are classified as adsorbent preparations. Such funds are designed to remove toxic substances from the body.

With their help, it is often possible to stabilize the patient’s condition and relieve him of the unpleasant symptoms of intoxication, even without additional intake of other medicinal substances / pills (subject to slight malaise when medical assistance is not required).

But regardless of the type of adsorbent, its effect is possible only in the initial stages of deterioration, for example, in case of poisoning.Preparations-adsorbents are shown as first (pre-medical) aid to the patient.

Black coal adsorbent

Activated black carbon has been used for decades and is a dark-colored sorbent. The duration and dosage of activated charcoal tablets are determined by the doctor. Long-term (uncontrolled) therapy is not indicated. It is also not recommended to take this drug for prophylaxis or from time to time, despite the fact that the tablets themselves are not toxic and do not pose a danger to the body.

The dosage depends on the age / weight of the patient. Usually, in practice, they are guided by the following calculations: one tablet per 10 kg of weight, that is, if a person weighs 60 kg, he needs to drink 6 tablets of activated carbon, which should relieve intoxication (nausea, weakness, stool disorders, etc.)

Reception of the drug is prohibited in case of an unspecified diagnosis! Therefore, at the slightest suspicion of any serious illness, you should not waste time on self-medication, but you should consult a specialist.

White activated carbon

Black adsorbent, characterized by a dark color, is not very convenient to use, since after taking it, the mouth and teeth acquire the qualities of monsters from a horror movie. Light tablets are a successful development of the modern pharmaceutical industry. In addition to the white color, the drug has other advantages. The modified complex composition and the introduction of silicon dioxide allows you to obtain an improved therapeutic and prophylactic effect. White charcoal is fully adapted to the needs of a patient suffering from intoxication, relieves increased flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and also successfully removes toxins and allergens from the gastrointestinal tract.You can buy / order a modern adsorbent in the network of social pharmacies in Stolichki.

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MOSCOW, June 16 – RIA Novosti, Alfiya Enikeeva. Activated carbon has become a fashionable “environmentally friendly” product. It is added to food and drinks to flush toxins from the body, to toothpaste for radiant whiteness of teeth, and to a variety of cosmetics that purportedly cleanse the skin more effectively. However, there is no convincing scientific evidence for all this. How the “panacea” is activated The first scientific studies on the benefits of activated carbon appeared in the early 1980s. By that time, for more than fifty years, this substance had been used in medicine to remove toxins from the body in case of poisoning.Now scientists have begun to prove that activated charcoal can also help with bloating and improve kidney function – however, the latest research was carried out only in animals. But the kidney failure rats began to feel much better after a two-week course of activated charcoal. In addition, according to recent studies, these inexpensive black tablets not only cleanse the intestines when intoxicated, but also protect them from the bacteria that cause diarrhea. All of these incredible effects from the use of activated carbon are attributed to its absorption properties.”Activated carbon is made from charcoal, peat, peel of nuts (coconut, for example) by burning in an oxygen-free environment and activated by passing water vapor at very high temperatures to increase porosity. This significantly increases the surface of active contact with the substance, creates a negative electrical charge, and the drug literally absorbs various molecules, but this “attraction” is not selective, both toxic substances and quite useful ones – enzymes, vitamins, healthy microflora – enter the pores of the coal.That is why it is necessary to treat this drug with caution, “says Natalya Pugacheva, a nutritionist at the Sechenov University Health Management Clinic. According to her, when treating with activated charcoal – usually it is prescribed for poisoning or allergic reactions – it is important to correctly calculate the dose (usually one tablet per ten kilograms of weight) and the duration of the course.In addition, you need to take the drug an hour or two before meals and be sure to drink plenty of water – at least two liters. in the body of vitamins, trace elements and normal intestinal microflora.Coal soup from an ax The former make good money on the unique properties of activated carbon (food with the addition of this substance, as a rule, is more expensive than ordinary one), but the declared effect should not be expected. added carbon In European countries it is registered as a food additive E 153.It is difficult to talk about the additional “benefit” of such food, all of its sorbing supply of coal has already been sold by collecting the components of the product. There is probably no harm either, given the very small dosage, unless, of course, coal cocktail and black bread are a daily and staple food, “notes Natalya Pugacheva. As for the so-called coal diets (the authors of books about these food systems, by the way, are also good earn on lovers of activated carbon), the nutritionist is also skeptical about this issue.”The use of this substance for weight loss is widespread today. The” charcoal diet “is available and relatively safe. But in order to lose weight, it is enough to adhere to the recommendations – eat less fatty and sweet and move more. How justified is the addition of activated carbon to this, it is not clear to me. it seems a bit like a fairy tale about soup from an ax, “Pugacheva believes. Dangerous Teeth Manufacturers of toothpastes containing activated charcoal tend to claim antibacterial, firming and whitening effects.But laboratory and clinical data on the safety and real action of such products are still insufficient, say researchers from the University of Maryland in Baltimore (USA). Of the 118 studies they analyzed, only one described product strengthened tooth enamel. However, this paste, in addition to activated charcoal, also contained fluoride, which is just famous for its strengthening effect. According to experts from King’s College London (UK), the use of activated charcoal as an additive in toothpastes carries many risks to dental and oral health.Overuse of these hygiene products can damage tooth enamel and increase tooth sensitivity. In addition, as a rule, these products do not contain fluoride compounds – out of 50 studied pastes with activated carbon, only one contained fluorine. This means that the teeth remain defenseless against caries. In the case of cosmetics, activated charcoal can be useful. According to the work of Indian scientists, creams with the addition of this substance are more effective in removing microparticles of dirt, dust and bacteria from the surface of the skin.However, this is almost the only study of this kind, and it was not published in the most respected journal. Therefore, this data should also be treated with caution.

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MOSCOW, June 16 – RIA Novosti, Alfiya Enikeeva. Activated carbon has become a fashionable “environmentally friendly” product. It is added to food and drinks to flush toxins from the body, to toothpaste for radiant whiteness of teeth, and to a variety of cosmetics that purportedly cleanse the skin more effectively. However, there is no convincing scientific evidence for all this.

How to activate the “panacea”

The first scientific studies on the benefits of activated carbon appeared in the early 1980s.By that time, for more than fifty years, this substance had been used in medicine to remove toxins from the body in case of poisoning. Now scientists have begun to prove that activated charcoal can also help with bloating and improve kidney function – however, the latest research was carried out only in animals. But the kidney failure rats began to feel much better after a two-week course of activated charcoal. In addition, according to recent studies, these inexpensive black tablets not only cleanse the intestines when intoxicated, but also protect them from the bacteria that cause diarrhea.All of these incredible effects from the use of activated carbon are attributed to its absorption properties.

“Activated carbon is made from charcoal, peat, peel of nuts (coconut, for example) by burning in an oxygen-free environment and activated by passing water vapor at very high temperatures to increase porosity. This significantly increases the surface of active contact with the substance, creates a negative electrical charge , and the drug literally absorbs various molecules.But this “attraction” is not selective, toxic substances and quite useful ones – enzymes, vitamins, healthy microflora – enter the pores of the coal. That is why it is necessary to treat this drug with caution, “says Natalya Pugacheva, a nutritionist at the Sechenov University Health Management Clinic. one tablet per ten kilograms of weight) and the duration of the course.In addition, you need to take the drug an hour or two before meals and be sure to drink plenty of water – at least two liters. Otherwise, you can earn exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease, constipation, dehydration and acute deficiency conditions – a lack of vitamins, trace elements and normal intestinal microflora in the body.

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Charcoal soup from an ax

However, the experts’ warnings do not stop the producers of fortified products and adherents of “proper body cleansing”. The first ones make good money on the unique properties of activated carbon (food with the addition of this substance, as a rule, is more expensive than ordinary one), but the declared effect should not be expected.

“Black breads, cocktails, ice cream and even candy are now available. Added charcoal gives them that exotic color.In European countries, it is registered as a food additive E 153. It is difficult to talk about the additional “benefits” of such food, all its sorbing supply of coal has already been sold by collecting the components of the product. There is probably no harm either, given the very small dosage, unless, of course, coal cocktail and black bread are not a daily and staple food, “notes Natalya Pugacheva.

As for the so-called coal diets (the authors of books about these food systems, by the way, also make good money on lovers of activated carbon), then the nutritionist is also skeptical about this issue.”The use of this substance for weight loss is widespread today. The” charcoal diet “is available and relatively safe. But in order to lose weight, it is enough to adhere to the recommendations – eat less fatty and sweet and move more. How justified is the addition of activated carbon to this, it is not clear to me. it seems a bit like a fairy tale about soup from an ax, “Pugacheva believes.

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Manufacturers of toothpastes that contain activated charcoal, as a rule, claim its antibacterial, firming and whitening effect.But laboratory and clinical data on the safety and real action of such products are still insufficient, say researchers from the University of Maryland in Baltimore (USA). Of the 118 studies they analyzed, only one described product strengthened tooth enamel. However, this paste, in addition to activated charcoal, also contained fluoride, which is just famous for its strengthening effect. According to experts from King’s College London (UK), the use of activated charcoal as an additive in toothpastes carries many risks to dental and oral health.Overuse of these hygiene products can damage tooth enamel and increase tooth sensitivity. In addition, as a rule, these products do not contain fluoride compounds – out of 50 studied pastes with activated carbon, only one contained fluorine. This means that the teeth remain defenseless against caries. In the case of cosmetics, activated charcoal can be useful. According to the work of Indian scientists, creams with the addition of this substance are more effective in removing microparticles of dirt, dust and bacteria from the surface of the skin.However, this is almost the only study of this kind, and it was not published in the most respected journal. Therefore, this data should also be treated with caution. April 10, 2019, 14:17

The above list of medicines does not claim to be universal and designed for all occasions. Rather, these are the drugs that we consider the minimum necessary. You are free to take my advice into account or ignore it.

1. FIRST LINE DRUGS

If you have chronic diseases and you use some medicines constantly, then with these drugs you should start forming your personal first-aid kit.

Some countries prohibit the import of certain drugs into their territory. It is imperative to check the possibility of legal import into the country of temporary residence of your first priority medicinal products.

2.DEVICES FOR LOCAL INJURY (cuts, abrasions, abrasions, bruises, burns, debris in the eye)

A set of adhesive plasters, bactericidal, preferably waterproof, of various sizes.

Artificial Tear or Moisturizing Eye Drops with Hyaluronic Acid

These drugs will help rinse the eye and wash out any excess from it, if it gets there.

Lifeguard – ointment (balm)

Rescuer ointment is effective for burns, quickly relieves bruises, providing a resorbing and regenerating effect, helping to reduce pain.Recommended for quick healing of wounds, bruises, abrasions, and sprains.

3. DRUGS FOR FOOD AND ALCOHOL POISONING

Activated carbon

The number of tablets or capsules should be calculated taking into account the fact that one intake of coal is carried out at the rate of one tablet per 10 kg of weight. Techniques can be repeated several times.

Activated carbon has good adsorbing properties, the first aid in poisoning, drinking and hangovers.

Keep in mind that, along with all the poisons and toxins, coal also removes drugs from the body. Therefore, it is pointless to take activated charcoal at the same time as other drugs.

4. DRUGS FOR DIARRHEA

Imodium

The number of tablets or capsules should be calculated taking into account the fact that one dose is two tablets or two capsules, but not more than 6 tablets per day.

It has a reliable and fast “stop” action to block diarrhea, which is simply indispensable in certain travel circumstances.

It should be taken into account that Imodium only blocks the consequence – diarrhea, but does not eliminate the cause of the disease that provokes diarrhea. Imodium has contraindications and limitations, which should be familiarized with in advance.

5. DRUGS FOR DIGESTION

Mezim forte, but if it does not help you, which I have encountered in practice, then Pancreatin or Panzinorm

These drugs are enzyme kits that improve digestion, and help the stomach with overeating or indigestion.

6. ANALYTIC PREPARATIONS FOR “EVERYDAY PAIN”

Nurofen, Pentalgin – there are many painkillers, you should use the ones you have tested in everyday life.

The drugs are good for “everyday” pain – headache, toothache, menstrual pain, and so on.

No-shpa, like a lubricant, helps with spasms of smooth muscles.

Remember that most pain relievers are nurofen, pentalgin, paracetamol, aspirin, etc.etc., are not compatible with alcohol. Taking them together or after drinking alcohol can lead to very serious consequences.

All pain relievers have contraindications and limitations, which should be reviewed in advance.

7. DRUGS FOR ALLERGIES

Zodak, Zyrtek

With the current state of ecology and food diversity, an attack of allergies can occur in anyone, at any age and for many reasons.Therefore, even if you are not allergic, we recommend taking antiallergic drugs. If you have already taken medications for allergies, and they helped you, then stop your choice on them.

The drugs I have proposed have, in comparison with other antiallergic drugs, a lesser hypnotic effect, and at the same time are indicated for children from 2 years of age.

8. DRUGS FOR HEART PAIN

Nitroglycerin

Helps with heart attack and other life-threatening heart problems.Just remember that this drug should never be taken for prophylaxis.

You need to know that Corvalol and Valocordin are sedatives that will help to cope with stress and reduce blood pressure, but they have no direct relation to the heart. Since these drugs are actually drugs, since their main component is phenobarbital, a powerful psychotropic substance, they are banned for import in a number of countries.

9.DISINFECTANTS

Antibacterial wet wipes

It is not always possible to wash your hands or wash your household items while traveling. Wet antibacterial wipes provide this opportunity at any time.

10. PRODUCTS FOR SUNBURNS AND SUNBURNS

Sun protection products that you will like in the pharmacy

The degree of protection, as a rule, is set in terms of SPF, the more there are, the stronger the protective effect of the cream or lotion.

Bepanten, ointment, cream, lotion

The drug stimulates skin regeneration and quickly heals burns. The drug is indicated, including for children.

11. REMEDIES FOR KOMATS

Mosquito repellent and liquid, e.g. Raptor

In summer, mosquito infestations can be encountered in many resorts. In this case, such a device in your room will make your rest much more comfortable.

12.TRANSPORTATION OF MEDICINES

It is better to carry medicines in their original sealed containers. So, for example, medicines imported into the EU countries must be in their factory packaging

The instructions for all medications should be tacked together and placed in your luggage next to the medicine cabinet.

In your hand luggage, you must not forget to put in a small amount of medicines that may be urgently needed on the road, for example, antidiarrheal and pain relievers.

As a rule, there may be restrictions on the import and export of medicines that can only be purchased with a prescription. It is best to find out about the rules for importing medicines into the country of temporary residence on the website of the corresponding embassy (information obtained from other sources may turn out to be inaccurate or outdated). Keep in mind that the list of drugs that are prohibited or allowed in certain countries changes frequently. At the same time, for example, according to the laws of the UAE, Qatar, the import of prohibited drugs – at best, can result in a serious fine, and at worst – in prison.

The import of drugs such as Validol and Corvalol is prohibited in the Baltic States. In the UAE, Valocordin, Corvalol, Pentalgin, Imodium, Sedalgin, Nurofen, Solpadein, Kaffetin, Terpinkod, Tetralgin, etc. are outlawed. When traveling to Australia, remember that medications must be declared.

Also, in most countries, the transport of expired drugs is prohibited.

The list of medicines prohibited from being transported across the border is contained on the website of the Eurasian Economic Commission: http: // www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/Pages/default.aspx. So, Appendix No. 1 to the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission dated August 16, 2012 No. 134 lists all substances, the import and export of which is limited: http://www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/act/trade/catr/nontariff/Documents /2.12%20-%20narkotiki%20(2).doc.

If, out of necessity, you need to take drugs that are limited to export or import, then for each drug you need to have a prescription from a doctor with a clear indication of the date, name and surname of the patient, the name of the drug in Latin letters and a seal.So, in the UAE, for example, they require the presentation of a prescription from a doctor, which must be translated into Arabic and Latin, and also certified by a seal.

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