ACTIDOSE®-Aqua Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Activated Charcoal
Purpose
Poison Adsorbent
Use
For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Warnings
- •do not give activated charcoal until after the patient has vomited unless directed by a health professional.
- •do not use in persons who are not fully conscious.
- •do not use this product, unless directed by a health professional, if turpentine, corrosives, such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish, have been ingested.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Directions
| Under 1 year | 1 – 12 years | Adults (over 12 years) | |
| Single Dose | 1 g/kg(5 mL/kg) | 25 – 50 g(120 – 240 mL) | 50 – 100 g(240 – 480 mL) |
| Multiple Dose | 1 g/kg(5 mL/kg)every 4 – 6 hours | 25 – 50 g(120 – 240 mL)every 4 – 6 hours | 50 – 100 g(240 – 480 mL)every 4 – 6 hours |
- •Shake well.
- •Unscrew cap and remove foil. Replace cap to administer.
- •If delivering entire container to patient, rinse container with water and give residue to patient to ensure entire dose has been delivered.
Other information
- •Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate.
Inactive Ingredients
Citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, sucrose, and water.
Questions?
Please call 1-800-328-5113