Definition: An amorphous form of carbon prepared from the incomplete combustion of animal or vegetable matter, e.g., wood. The activated form of charcoal is used in the treatment of poisoning. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
D25-26 qualif only
Pharmacological ActionAntidotes
Other names Activated Charcoal; Norit; Charcoal, Activated; Ultracarbon; Requa Brand of Activated Charcoal; Pharmygi+żne Brand of Activated Charcoal; Pharmascience Brand of Activated Charcoal; Penn Brand of Activated Charcoal; Paddock Brand 2 of Activated Charcoal; Paddock Brand 1 of Activated Charcoal; Monarch Brand of Activated Charcoal; Merck Selbstmedikation Brand of Activated Charcoal; Merck Brand of Activated Charcoal; Little Remedies Brand of Activated Charcoal; Liqui-Char; K+¦hler Brand of Activated Charcoal; Kohle-Tabletten Boxo-Pharm; Kohle-Pulvis; Kohle-Hevert; Kohle-Compretten
